Hempel

Tinter

Kuwait, Kuwait Full time

Advance your career where your potential is truly valued.

The key responsibility of this role is to measure, examine, and test one or more characteristics of a product and the compare with pre-determined specifications to resolve conformity.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to:

  • Develops and implements quality control strategies and procedures.

  • Prepare activity and progress reports so recurring problems, either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures, can be identified and addressed.

  • Testing of the production batches to ensure the products are manufactured as per Hempel RD procedures and instruction within specification.

  • Correction to production batches to adjust the color to match with Hempel and international standard

  • Adjust the color of the batches within agreed shots to maintain RFT and batch cycle time.

  • Record and report deviated and defective batches to the reporting manager.

  • Maintain the records of approved production batches in largo match as per Hempel std for future reference.

  • To ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exists by adhering to company HSE policy.

  • Maintain 6S in laboratory retain sample room and tinting paste using area.

The role will be based in Kuwait and will report into the Senior Chemist.

Furthermore, we expect that you have

  • Diploma in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry will be an added advantage

  • 2 to 3 years of proven experience preferred within Paint/Chemical industry

  • Should have English proficiency - Speak, Read & Write

Application and further information

For further information on Hempel, please visit hempel.com.

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via the link no later than the 15-Apr-2026.

Please note that the interviews will take place 1-2 weeks after the application deadline and you may want to pencil this time in your diary to avoid any holiday clashes.

Join Hempel
At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation, and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, a commercial foundation dedicated to making a difference, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of philanthropic activities every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.

Application due

2026-04-15

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

Manufacturing, Production, Quality Assurance

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.