Your Job

INVISTA Nylon Polymer customers are located across the globe. Centered in Shanghai, our Nylon Polymer Research and Development team is focused on delivering and commercializing innovative solutions to the global business.

With today’s ever-increasing rate of change, we are transforming our R&D to be a competitive advantage for INVISTA.

We are looking for a Research and Development Scientist that is technology-driven and who continually develops new capabilities consistent with their innate abilities and evolving business needs.

What You Will Do

Identify and propose innovative research projects that will provide competitive advantage and have significant value creation potential. Lead and/or collaborate on new product developments for feedstock resins for new-to-market products and for products in our current portfolio. Deliver innovative solutions against business opportunities through planning and relationships with global teams, commercial development teams and operations. Conduct research and perform experiments using our advanced development facilities. Understand problems within the market to research potential applications; research market to ensure up to-date with relevant scientific and technical developments. Perform root cause analysis and critical thinking to develop a point of view on market opportunities and risks. Plan and execute laboratory and semi-works testing that demonstrates the commercial viability of new technologies that improve and broaden our portfolio. Support technology scale-up and commercialization in global production facilities. Build strong collaborative relationships with researchers and technicians as well and manufacturing and business leaders. Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and external polymer applications as sources of insight and inspiration. Execute responsibilities with excellence in EHS and compliance. Mentor and support coworkers to enhance their overall productivity and effectiveness.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Material Science At least 3 years of industrial research experience Experience with statistical and data analysis Interest in Polymer applications

What Will Put You Ahead

Graduate level in Engineering, Chemical, Material Science or related discipline 5+ years of industrial experience in polymer processing 5+ years in Polymer Chemistry Experience in research and development of a wide range of materials or polymers. Experience in patent development and landscaping

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