AP Polymer Chemist

Invista

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Location(s)Shanghai, ShanghaiCompanyINVISTACareer FieldResearch & Development/SciencesJob Number153331Your JobINVISTA 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

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Who We AreAs a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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