Scientific Associate
- Shanghai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Scientific associate PD responsible for regional and global ADP projects based in Shanghai ZJ.
- Technical expert for epoxy-based technology adhesives.
- Develop innovative products and solutions to serve business growth.
- Familiar with epoxy resins and curing mechanism.
- Lead new technology research in UV/heat and UV/moisture dual cure for component assembly application, especially in optical applications.
- Launch new technical solutions to key customers and market.
- Develop strong IP position and technical roadmap.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, strong communication skills.
- Steer product development projects; Develop new products to meet customer requirements within an agreed timeline.
- Assure technology state of the art through internal development of laboratory and staff.
- Provide technical support to other functions as required from PD position.
- Ensure compliance with Henkel corporate SHE standards, policies and innovation process.
- Ensure that Henkel's new IP is protected through patent filing or black box implementation.
- Support operation team to complete new product scale-up, optimize manufacturing process and solve the quality problem with related products.
- Support application engineer and business team on solving technical problem and providing technical training if required.
- Participation in site safety activities and/or 5S programs. - communicate internally with technical service, sales, business and marketing team, to deliver the new innovation to the market.
- Closely work with global expert team, enhance Henkel competitive advantage.
- Closely work with key customers, understand customer needs and industrials mega trends, provide innovative solutions.
- Effectively deliver written/verbal technical reports and share knowledge/ideas.
- Master degree or above, PhD is preferred.
- Major in Chemistry, polymer science or material science, etc.
- 10+ years product development or R&D experience in industrials.
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount