Europe
At Teknos, our purpose is to make the world last longer. We are now looking for a Laboratory Manager to strengthen our R&D team in waterborne and waterborne UV coatings. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced chemist with leadership ambition to combine hands-on lab work with team leadership in a global paints and coatings company.
About the Role
As Laboratory Manager, you will lead a team of chemists and technicians while also working actively in the laboratory yourself. You will drive the development and maintenance of kitchen, flooring and door coatings. Additionally as a team lead, you will support and develop your team with a coaching mindset, ensuring efficient workflows, and developing innovative and sustainable coating solutions for our customers. In this role, you will be in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, e.g. supporting in raw material sourcing, customer trials and improving production processes. In this role you can be located in our Vampdrup site in Denmark or in Alzenau in Germany.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support & Product Development
- Develop and maintain coating products for interior use from idea generation to product implementation at customers
- Test and approve new raw materials in coordination with sourcing and category managers
- Provide technical support to sales, customers, and production by e.g. visiting customers and leading technical discussion with raw material suppliers
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop a team with a coaching and encouraging approach
- Ensure clear target setting, regular follow-ups, development discussions, and workload balance
- Plan and supervise daily laboratory activities, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery
- Foster a collaborative work environment in line with Teknos values
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, sustainability principles, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
- A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Strong technical background in coatings or related chemical industry
- Proven hands-on experience in laboratory work and product development
- Previous experience or willingness to grow in leading people
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across functions and countries
- Fluent English, plus German or Danish depending on location
Why Join Teknos?
We offer a key role at the intersection of technical expertise and leadership with a chance to work hands-on with coatings innovation in a global R&D network. You do not need to be an experienced leader yet, as we are happy to support you and provide opportunities to grow as a leader while building a strong, motivated team. Teknos is a Finnish owned family company and our culture is built on sustainability, persistence, fairness and innovation.
Interested?
If you’re ready to bring your chemistry expertise and leadership skills to Teknos, please apply via our recruitment system Talentsoft.
What we offer:
- A family working culture
We are a company known for an open and unique family working culture, where management is easy to approach, employees’ ideas are listened to, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Our people often highlight their supportive colleagues as the best things in their jobs. - Outstanding solutions and focus on innovations
Innovating has always been at the heart of our business, driving business development and shaping our mindset. From the very first industry-leading product launched in 1948 to exciting new market opportunities such as barrier coatings for the packaging industry and biobased solutions, we are determined to solve any coating challenge ahead. - Career in a global, expanding company
Our ambitious growth targets provide unique opportunities to grow and develop your career in a global, multicultural company, where we all share the same values of persistent, creative, and fair. - Sustainability and meaningful work
Our mission is to make the world last longer, and sustainability is a cornerstone of our strategy. We hope that enhancing this mission in everyday work makes work more meaningful to our employees on all levels.
We make the world last longer
About Teknos
Teknos is a global coatings company with operations in more than 20 countries in Europe and Asia, employing approximately 1,500 people. We are one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position in architectural and retail coatings. The company was established in 1948 and is one of Finland’s largest family-owned businesses. Teknos wants to make the world last longer by providing smart, technically advanced paint and coating solutions to protect and prolong. Always working in close cooperation with our customers and firmly believing that the company’s personnel are vital to its success, Teknos has created a corporate culture that is derived from family values, where each employee is heard and encouraged to take the initiative. Our goal is to make use of the great potential of our excellent personnel in order to create new solutions for our customers.
