Project Leader R&D (temporary position)

At AkzoNobel Adhesives in Årsta we have global development laboratories and quality testing of our wood adhesives used for furniture, flooring and constructions. The commercial departments for marketing- and sales are also placed in Årsta. The wood adhesives and resin that are developed is then produced at Adhesives production site in Kristinehamn. In Årsta there are various positions within chemistry and automation such as chemists, product managers, project leaders and automation engineers. Annually we develop and improve our adhesives and technical solutions in cooperation with customers all over the world.
We are now looking for a Project leader who can strengthen our Solutions EMEA team in our wood adhesives R&D department. The position is temporary during parental leaves in our team. 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 can AkzoNobel offer you?
At AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to be the leader in our industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces and we work actively together with our employees to make them thrive and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This has resulted in that we have been appointed one of Sweden's Karriärföretag and received Top Employer certification 2022. We offer you an international working environment where you take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizon and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome!

What will you do?
In this position you will lead, execute, report and contribute in smaller R&D projects, lab work requests and complaints within wood adhesives R&D. You will together with our team support functions like Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Procurement. You will also perform experimental work within the projects, including synthesis, formulation and evaluation in our laboratory environment.

You and your skills
To be successful in this position you need a technical educational background in relevant fields, such as Chemistry (preferably Master of Science), Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Physical chemistry, Wood and fiber technology or similar. We also see that you have 3-6 years of relevant experience within project management, working together with Integrated supply chain, procurement, marketing or sales.
As a person you need to have good communication skills and be able prepare and deliver presentations and reports for senior management across more than one function at an appropriate level of technical details. You have the ability to simplify and teach complex technical concepts and to engage with customers and other external stakeholders at appropriate levels.
You have good skills in English and Swedish, both in writing and verbally.


Are you the one we are looking for?
This is a temporary position for 2 years, located in Årsta, Stockholm
Selection and interviews are made continuously, the position may therefore be filled before the application period has expired.
Welcome with your application!


For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Christina Borin, Talent Acquisition Partner, christina.borin@akzonobel.com