Title: Principal Scientist

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are now looking for a Principal Scientist for our Shanghai R&D Center. You will work with teammate for chemical performance evaluation and new product development. You will together with global R&D and local sales and application teams provide best data to support business needs.

Kemira R&D and Technology is a critical enabler within Kemira, securing organic growth and further differentiation in the market through co-creation and innovation with our customers.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Building lab competency in lyocell, viscose, nonwoven or other man-made cellulose fiber including lab simulation method for chemical performance evaluation.
Leading and conducting research to develop innovative chemical solutions for improving textile/nonwoven fiber materials, processes, and applications.
Develop textile team and competency to meet Kemira new strategy requirement.
Collaboration with cross functional teams including global R&D, sales, applications, start up, university, etc to ensure effective coordination and knowledge development.
Manage R&D projects including defining research objectives, experimental designs, timelines and strategies to achieve project goals plus reporting progress to stakeholders.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in chemical science relevant to textile (lyocell, viscose, nonwoven). Drive advanced research and development initiatives focused on leveraging chemical innovations.
Lyocell fiber value chain development through chemical based on Kemira existing chemical portfolio and noval chemical development such as fibrillation, dyeing, spinning, stabilizer of NMMO, wastewater treatment and so on.
Understand and development of Kemira’s IP and product line. Familiar with the performance advatange and limitation, and customer needs
Contribute to business and R&D strategy development in sustainability and propose new projects to R&D for business development

What you’ll bring to the team:

PhD degree with at least 10 years’ work experience in textile, cellulose fiber, lyocell fiber, nonwoven, or other relevant area.
Fundamental understanding and application of lyocell and nonwoven industry.
Excellent knowledge on lyocell fiber process.
Good safety attitude and willingness to continuously improve safety culture in day-to-day operations
Innovative and research-oriented attitude and passion to solve problems and courage to drive constant improvement by challenging existing status and identifying new ways of working.
Result oriented team player with excellent collaboration skills and work independently. You are proactive and service-minded, and you have desire to create networks.
Fluent in reading, listening, writing, and speaking English.

What you can expect from us:

Good opportunity to develop your expertise and let you perform at your best.
Work in a Global, Finnish company that is committed to innovation, care for people and is dedicated to customer success.
Excellent environment for further developing and expanding your strengths and competencies as an expert in paper and water industry.

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

For more information, please contact local HR by email hr.apac@kemira.com

Please apply with CV no later than Jan 30, 2025 at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn.