Job Description:
Scientist
Huntsmans Performance Products division is now looking for a Scientist. This role is to provide technical development & application support for the chemical intermediates chemicals or chemical solutions used in industries including semiconductor display and Lithium-ion batteries.
This role will work closely with cross-functional team members including Marketing & Commercial to keep the technology objectives in line with the business priorities & growth plans.
This role is an individual contributor and located in Huntsman Shanghai Campus.
As the Scientist your responsibilities are:
Safety
- Operate lab & technical support activities fully compliance with Huntsmans EH&S policy and strive for continuous improvement in safety performance.
Technical support and delivery of R&D project
- Carry out lab evaluations to identify value proposition and develop application data with existing product and/or new product promotion in line with business objectives.
- Investigate customer needs and develop an in-depth understanding of industry technologies and applications work closely with global/regional synthesis team to develop new products and new technology to meet market needs.
Technical support for regional business development
- Provide high quality technical service to customers. Identify and foster join-development opportunities with high potential customers by using global HPP product and application technology.
- Maintain close working relationships with regional commercial team and distributors provide sufficient support in technical inquiries feedback product training joint customer call etc.
- Contribute to business promotion through actively participating in company or industry seminars roadshow etc. and develop product promotion tools together with marketing team.
Skills and experiences required:
- Advanced degree preferably Master or above degree in Chemistry Material Science or other chemical-related fields. A degree in electrochemistry or analytical chemistry is highly preferred.
- Chemical industry experience in R&D related area MNC company working experience is preferable.
- Strong knowledge of Chemistry or Material science. Knowledge and experience with processing chemicals such as polishing/grinding etching corrosion cleaning is highly preferred.
- Application knowledge of electronics industries such as integrated circulates photovoltaic Lithium-ion batteries is a plus.
- Ability to break down problems into cause and effect elements utilize structured tools to solve basic problems.
- Ability to self-manage work programs under general direction from line manager and communicate widely and efficiently within the team.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization as a member of the technical team.
- Ability to have good interface with customers for problem solving and explore new opportunities through lab project.
- Ability to work as part of a high-energy team with members of diverse backgrounds.
- Proficient of both English and Mandarin orally and written.
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