R d lab assistant

R D Lab Assistant * GBPCompetitive salary plus benefits * Felling, Gateshead, Tyne Wear NE10 0JY We rsquo;ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there rsquo;s a good chance you rsquo;re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands ndash; including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon ndash; is trusted by customers around the globe. We rsquo;re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It rsquo;s what you rsquo;d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries. Job Purpose Working on a wide range of product portfolios, you will support activities in one or more of the following areas; developing new products and technologies, developing a fundamental understanding of key coating attributes or testing/supporting existing technologies, products and processes. Job Responsibilities * Collaborate with senior colleagues to plan day to day requirements for assigned projects support activities. * Uses best practice/past solutions to design, develop, carry-out, evaluate interpret experiments. * Carry out experimental standard paint manufacture, QA, testing application. * Collate results produce reports. * Make recommendations for next steps communicate key results to colleagues. * Conduct, participate evaluate trials/inspections. * Work safely comply with legal company regulations. Job Requirements * Good level of secondary education. * Experience working in a busy laboratory. * Excellent communication interpersonal skills. * Effective at organising workload. What Sets You Apart * Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key. * Understands the importance of keeping a safe working environment. * Able to follow processes and procedures. * Familiar with relevant experimental, development and/or analytical approaches or techniques. What do we Offer at AkzoNobel We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including: * 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. At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason, we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability