R&D Senior Chemist – Industrial Protective Coatings

Location: Dubai
Salary: Based on experience

Job Code: 238/001/626
Industry: Paints & Coatings / Industrial Protective Coatings

Job Brief:

Our client is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Chemist with strong hands-on experience in industrial protective coatings formulation, particularly heat-resistant coatings, thermal barrier coatings, and thermal insulation coatings.

The role involves developing, testing, and improving coating formulations, with a focus on high-temperature performance, durability, and corrosion protection.

Candidates must have direct R&D formulation experience in heat-resistant, thermal barrier, thermal insulation, or similar high-temperature industrial protective coatings. Experience limited to architectural or decorative paints will not be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop, formulate, and improve industrial protective coatings, particularly heat-resistant and thermal barrier coating systems.
Conduct R&D activities involving resin chemistry, binder systems, curing mechanisms, and raw material selection.
Perform laboratory testing to evaluate thermal performance, corrosion resistance, weathering, and coating durability.
Manage R&D projects from formulation and testing through validation and documentation.
Analyse test results, troubleshoot formulation issues, and recommend product improvements.
Support product development related to corrosion under insulation (CUI) and corrosion under fireproofing (CUF).
Ensure coating formulations meet relevant international testing and performance standards.
Contribute to new product development, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior chemists and laboratory technicians.

Job Requirements:

Master's Degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or
Bachelor's Degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience; or
PhD with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Mandatory experience in R&D formulation of industrial heat-resistant coatings, thermal barrier coatings, thermal insulation coatings, or similar high-temperature protective coating systems.
Strong knowledge of protective coating formulations, resin chemistry, binder systems, and curing mechanisms.
Experience in coating performance testing, including thermal resistance, corrosion protection, and accelerated testing.
Knowledge of CUI/CUF protection technologies and relevant international coating standards.
Ability to independently manage R&D projects and troubleshoot technical challenges.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Key Specialisation: Industrial Protective Coatings | Heat-Resistant Coatings | Thermal Barrier Coatings | Thermal Insulation Coatings | High-Temperature Coating Formulation

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