Product Development Scientist
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Shanghai-Zhangjiang, China
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 1, 2022
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Chemistry
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Staff Scientist
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
Do you dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- Job Summary
- Develop innovated products and technologies to meet customer and market needs.
- Responsibilities
- Lead product development projects critical to business, and identifies opportunities for new technology, products, or performance improvements.
- Actively makes specialized knowledge available to the organization.
- Acts as an ambassador for the scientific community of Henkel Adhesive Technologies both internally and externally.
- Identifies and engages valuable external partners.
- Secures IP position in own area of development, and contribute actively in scientific publications and forums with papers and presentations.
- Participates in site's safety and 5S programs.
- Accountabilities (Time in %)
- New product development for adhesive technology 70%
- Collaboration with other functions for customer and production trouble shooting 20
- Lab safety and 5S work to ensure a safe and organized working environment 10%
YOUR SKILLS
- Education: Master or PhD degree in Chemistry, Polymer, Materials Science or Engineering related fields.
- Experience: >=3 years working experience in Chemical related business.
- Strong technical background in chemistry, including polymer chemistry, organic chemistry and material science.
- Hands on experience in product development of adhesive, ink, paint is preferred.
- Experience in acrylates-based adhesive is highly preferred.
- Strong collaborator and team player.
- Good communication in English.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Minitab, etc.
- What the Role Can Offer You
- With the position, you can work with global experts in adhesive industry, to enrich your experience and technologies in product development of adhesives.
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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