Scientist

Do You want to Build a Career with Responsible Impact? 

We are looking for a Scientist to join our R&D team in Denmark. If you're passionate about coating development, collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions to the market, this is your opportunity to shape the next generation of high-performance coatings around the world. 

Some of the tasks you will be entrusted with 

As part of our global R&D organisation, you will play a central role in developing and optimising coating solutions for protection and beautification of steel structures at sea or on shore. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues across the world to bring new products or optimized products from the lab bench to commercial reality. 

You’ll lead complex projects that balance technical performance, regulatory compliance, and market needs. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Technical lead of R&D projects to develop or optimise paint formulations 

• Conduct hands-on laboratory work to build deep formulation knowledge and be able to later guide one or more lab technicians 

• Collaborate across functions and geographies e.g. with colleagues in Asia, Europe, MiddleEast, Americas to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing 

• Support the development and maintenance of test methods and test protocols 

• Contribute to be on the forefront related to sustainability of coating solutions by replacing raw materials of future concern 

• Conduct testing and evaluation of current and experimental coating systems, ensuring they meet agreed standards and specifications 

• Provide assistance to Production-labs and assist in handling complaints 

What we expect you to have in your backpack as background and experience  

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field 

• Solid understanding of organic or inorganic chemistry 

• A hands-on approach and enthusiasm for working in the lab to test and develop formulations 

• Strong project management and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional and international teams 

• Curiosity, structure, and a proactive mindset 

• Fluency in English 

Global career possibilities 

• At Hempel, we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross-functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development. 

• Join a global company where employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart, we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great global family. 

Sounds like a match? 

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. Final deadline for applications is 11 August 2025. For further information about the job, please contact Erik Graversen egr@hempel.com or Jeroen van Gelder JEV@hempel.com 

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At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.