Project Leader R&D at AkzoNobel in Årsta

At AkzoNobel Adhesives AB in Årsta we have a global development laboratory for our wood adhesives used in furniture, flooring and buildings. The commercial departments for marketing and sales are also placed in Årsta. The wood adhesives and resins that we develop are produced at Adhesives production site in Kristinehamn. AkzoNobel Adhesives is part of AkzoNobel’s well-known Wood Coatings business unit, recognized as a leading global supplier of industrial custom-formulated coatings, finishes and wood adhesives. Annually we deliver about 120 000 adhesives for customers in Europe, North America, South America, South Africa and Asia. For more information www.woodadhesives.akzonobel.com

We are now looking for a person for our wood adhesives R&D department. Are you inspired by working with product development and innovations? Do you also want to be part of a large international company? Then you are the one we are looking for!


What will you do?
As Project Leader you will contribute in both smaller and large R&D projects within wood adhesives product development. Our development projects are mainly carried out in smaller project teams and you will be an active contributor and responsible for parts of those projects where you will set and execute work plans, guide and support technicians, present and report and ensure progress and delivery in line with the Technical Project Manager and R&D strategies. You will perform experimental work within the projects, including synthesis, formulation and evaluation in our development laboratory.

You are a part of our R&D team and you contribute in developing the team's knowledge in relevant chemical and technical fields. Our wood adhesives are often included in load-bearing building constructions and it is very important that your mindset contributes to reliable and high-quality products. You contribute in steps forward in the development of groundbreaking innovation and stay constantly updated in relevant literature on technological progress.

This is a permanent full-time position, located in Årsta, Stockholm

You and your skills
We are looking for you who are interested in product development in the field of chemical engineering and in this role you will have the opportunity to combine and improve your engineering and project skills.


You preferably have a master's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry with a specialization in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, wood and fiber chemistry or physical chemistry. Having relevant experience working with product and material development is a merit. As we operate in an international market, good command of both written and spoken English is required.


For this position you need to be a good communicator with social skills, be structured and analytical with a drive to find solutions. You are happy to share your skills but also learn from others. You take own initiatives and strive to continuously improve how we work.

What’s in it for you?
With us at AkzoNobel, you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, we constantly work together to achieve the goal of being a world leader in paint, adhesives and surface treatments. With a focus on diversity and innovation, we work actively with our employees to ensure that you thrive and develop continuously. This is also the reason for us being nominated Employer Branding Company of the Year 2022. We offer you an international work environment where you can take on challenging projects that broaden your mind and challenge your entrepreneurship. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!

Your application
Selection and interviews are made continuously; the position may therefore be filled before the application period has expired. Welcome with your application!
The last application date is 27th of February.


For further information about the position, please contact hiring manager Erik Pettersson Thyboll, erik.petterssonthyboll@akzonobel.com.
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Christina Borin, Talent Acquisition Manager, christina.borin@akzonobel.com.