Shanghai, CN
Title: Research 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 an experienced Research Scientist for our Shanghai R&D Center. You will work for new product development and technical customer service. You will together with global R&D and local sales and application teams provide best product 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:
• Develop and optimize chemical solution for lyocell fiber production, including process efficiency, anti-fibrillation, the new functionality to lyocell fiber (hydrophobicity, antimicrobial, flame retardang and UV protection), etc.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in biomaterial/renewable chemistry. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance product properties and performance.
• Wood/natural fiber extraction and modification for new functionality development to viscose fiber, lyocell fiber, non-woven research, etc.
• Ability to design experimental, test programs, and develop novel procedures for application to project efforts
• Understand and development of Kemira’s IP, product line, performance advatange and limitation, and customer needs.
• Contribute to business and R&D new strategy development in textile/renewable area.
What you’ll bring to the team:
• PhD degree with at least 3 years’ work experience in the area of paper chemistry, textile technology, chemical engineering, or other relevant area.
• Excellent knowledge on textile area, especially on man-made cellulose fiber for viscose and lyocell production.
• Fundamental understanding and application of chemical approach in man-made cellulose fiber.
• 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 water-intensive industry.
• Attractive compensation and benefit package in the market.
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 March 30, 2024 at kemira.com/careers.
Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, water treatment, and energy sectors. In 2022, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.6 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira is an equal opportunity employer. Kemira’s people sustainability target is to reach the top 10% of cross industry norm for Inclusion by 2025. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn.