Operations Specialist - R&D

Do You want to Build a Career with Responsible Impact?

At Hempel, we are committed to developing sustainable coating solutions that protect and perform. We are now looking for a Operations Specialist – R&D to join our team — someone who thrives on process optimisation, technical accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. The position can be based in Lyngby, Denmark or Barcelona, Spain.

This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of R&D, product documentation, and data management, helping us ensure the quality, efficiency, and compliance of our product development workflows.

Some of the tasks you will be entrusted with

As our new R&D Technical Operations Specialist, you will manage and support the generation and maintenance of Product Data Sheets (PDS) and play a key role in formula and quality code management using our R&D core digital application (ProductVision)

Key responsibilities:

PDS Support

• Coordinate and maintain the global PDS generation process for new and existing products, including managing translations
• Ensure compliance with the established PDS workflow and support global stakeholders across R&D, Product Management, and Operations
• Manage requests related to our products via ticketing system (ServiceNow)
• Lead process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and adapt to evolving organisational needs
• Support and train users in the PDS process, and maintain internal documentation, standard procedures and policies, and support tools

Formula & Data Management

• Create and maintain corporate formulas and quality codes in formulation system (ProductVision)
• Maintain and update Laboratory Instructions, Test Methods, and Test Protocols
• Update material and formula properties to support the generation of PDSs and SDSs
• Distribute technical documentation

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

• Experience in process and data management within an R&D or technical operations environment will be preferred.
• Familiarity with formulation software (e.g., ProductVision) is a strong advantage
• Excellent attention to detail, structure, and quality control mindset
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills across functions and regions
• Flare for digital tools
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

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 25 July 2025. For further information about the job, please contact Fabiana Requeijo - [email protected]

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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.