Location
sandefjord, sandefjord, Norway
Posted
June 16, 2026
Job Description
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Join our team of four to ensure safe preservation of Jotun products.
The team has a global support function for the use of biocides in decorative paints. The use of biocides is highly regulated and the number of actives that can be used for in-can and dry-film preservation are limited. Existing and coming regulations for labelling of products containing biocides have made clever use of preservatives and other substances with an effect on microorganisms a competitive factor.
As our new microbiologist you will work cross-functional to test and provide new ideas on how to make sure Jotun products are protected against microorganisms with and without use of traditional biocides.
The position is temporary (12 months) and located in our brand new state-of-the-art International headquarter in Sandefjord, Norway. Work language is English.
Duties and responsibilities- Evaluate efficacy of biocides for film
- and wet-state preservation- Field testing of prod...
Join our team of four to ensure safe preservation of Jotun products.
The team has a global support function for the use of biocides in decorative paints. The use of biocides is highly regulated and the number of actives that can be used for in-can and dry-film preservation are limited. Existing and coming regulations for labelling of products containing biocides have made clever use of preservatives and other substances with an effect on microorganisms a competitive factor.
As our new microbiologist you will work cross-functional to test and provide new ideas on how to make sure Jotun products are protected against microorganisms with and without use of traditional biocides.
The position is temporary (12 months) and located in our brand new state-of-the-art International headquarter in Sandefjord, Norway. Work language is English.
Duties and responsibilities- Evaluate efficacy of biocides for film
- and wet-state preservation- Field testing of prod...