Jotun is seeking summer interns 2024 for our R&D organization!

DESCRIPTION

For almost a century, Jotun has protected property – from iconic buildings to beautiful homes. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paints and coatings, we combine high quality with creativity and innovation.  

Jotun employs more than 10 000 employees around the world, where all our four segments – Decorative Paints, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings and Powder Coatings - are present. 

Jotun has 67 companies in 46 countries with 40 production facilities in 23 countries and is represented in more than 100 countries around the world. In addition, we have regional R&D laboratories in South Korea, China, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey, UK and US. Your workplace will be at our brand-new headquarters’ state of the art R&D center, in Sandefjord, Norway. You will be part of an exciting workplace, where more than 200 great employees are attached to R&D related tasks.

We are incredibly proud that our paint from Sandefjord makes a mark on the world! And now we are looking for young people who want to develop in an international company for our summer internship.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Jotun’s Research and Development department is developing technically complex coating technology for decorative, marine, protective and powder coating applications. In our R&D lab at our headquarters in Sandefjord we are working with development of paint products, evaluation and characterization of paint films, colloidal mixtures, polymers and more. 

We are now looking for interns for the summer of 2024. As an intern at our laboratories, your work would include small projects involving making and testing coating formulations, report findings in written report and presentation. For example, you can: 

• Work alongside chemists and technicians in our product laboratories making and testing new paint formulations, to improve paint performance and reduce environmental impact and/or health risks of our new products. 
• Participate in projects in the analytical laboratory, and use complex analytical techniques to discover critical chemical information in either wet paint or dry paint film. 
• Participate in projects in the technology department and delve into new technology platforms for marine and protective coatings, help develop profound insights and novel evaluation techniques.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

Students of chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical/industrial process, and material sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND WHAT WE OFFER

We think a good candidate for this position can act on his/her own initiative and make things happen. You adhere to company rules and procedures and use a methodical and systematic approach where you plan and define clear priorities. You quickly understand and analyze complex issues and problems and demonstrate knowledge in your own area. You also co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, and information in support to others in the pursuit of team goals.

We offer:

• Paid summer internship
• A friendly and supportive culture. It is an informal work environment with few hierarchies. We are always striving to live our values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, Boldness.
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A professional and supportive work environment with focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results.