RD&I Chemist Formulation/Principles China

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Job Responsibilities

Responsibility for new product development and technology projects in the field of coating additives Technical support for key interfaces of the business, e.g. application technology, procurement, global supply chain management, marketing, production, product safety, regulatory guidance, IP-Management and product management, with a special focus on Asia and local organizational aspects Implementation of the innovation strategy Monitoring of IP-Landscape, especially with focus on Asia, and IP-generation to broaden IP Landscape and secure & protect own developments, processes and applications. The know-how and expertise portfolio within the area of technology is consequently developed and exchanged with global experts Providing excellent product group support for products e.g. troubleshooting, process optimization, product transfers raw material approvals, technical guidance Conceptual design and execution of scientific experiments and tests and the subsequent translation of the results into practical applications by efficient collaborations with internal and/or external partners Engage local Universities/Startups to assess them and initiate / maintain cooperation in the area of responsibility Performing analytical measurements, elucidate chemical structures and gain competitive intelligence by utilizing state of the art analytical know-how Contact to customers, when needed, is performed in professional way

Requirements

Ph. D or Master degree in organic/polymer chemistry Minimum 5 years of experience in interfacial chemistry, coating and ink application. Preferred professional experience in field of siloxane chemistry and/or paint application Working experience in Research & Development area is preferred Acts independently by using comprehensive knowledge/skills to conduct research and development projects Works independently and as part of a team, reliability to perform well in times of daily work Excellent communication skills, good at both English and Chinese, be able to build trust, establish relationships with internal global team and external partners Able to work across functional and cultural boundaries

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