Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Position Overview

Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation in allnex? As our Innovation Center Trainee you will enjoy a customized 18-month trainee program and play an active role in the research and development efforts within allnex. After completion of the program, you will move into a permanent position within Innovation/Research & Development. You will start your program at our innovation “homebase” in Alpharetta, USA, and have the opportunity to rotate to one other location in the USA and one in Europe.

If you think this awesome opportunity is for you, apply now!

Responsibilities

• Your corporate trainee experience will be tremendously supported at allnex with the opportunity for daily collaborations with world-class scientists globally. allnex is committed to providing you with a mentor who will be focused on providing a comprehensive customized training program. After completing the program, you will be prepared to become an independent innovation research scientist and take on broader project leadership roles.
• You will spend the first 12 months at the US innovation center in Alpharetta, followed by three months at a manufacturing plant in the USA, and three months in Europe.
• Ideal candidates will be energetic, inspiring and performance driven.

Required Skills And Experience

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of collaboration, networking and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with commercial teams.
• Interest and availability to travel across US and Europe.
• Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• M.S or Ph.D. in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry or other relevant field.
• Training / experience in emulsion polymerization, polymer urethane dispersion or alkyd dispersions etc. technologies is preferred.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!

Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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