69 Biotechnology / Life Sciences jobs in West Bromwich, Sandwell

Working for our Automotive Coatings operation, you will manage Colour Laboratory and production procedures, ensuring that production batches and samples of our high performance automotive coatings comply with customer requirements and meet quality standards.,

• Follow standard operating procedures & work safely.
• Approve quality & colour matching of coatings from production batches to samples.
• Ensure objectives are met in terms of lead-time, service & cost.
• Use colour tools (e.g. spectrophotometer / Bykmac / X-rite & interpret data.
• Collaborate with colleagues on colour adjustments, to achieve the proper product resistivity/viscosity.
• Collaborate with colleagues in evaluating samples of new/existing products.
• Update & maintain systems & provide stakeholder reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance.
  
  Experience in a similar technical role dealing with colours, preferably in the automotive sector
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office.
• Practical experience of problem solving.
• Able to drive continuous improvement with the curiosity to question & a willingness to learn.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures.
What Makes You Stand Out
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Good understanding of H&S requirements in a manufacturing environment.
  
  Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together., We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don't meet all the criteria listed in the job description.
We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.


• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you. We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.