Shanghai, CN
Title: Senior 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 a Senior Research Scientist for our Shanghai R&D Center. You will work with teammate for new product development. You will together with global R&D and local sales and application teams provide best solution 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:
• Chemical/additive development in dissolved pulp for supporting customers needs and new megatrend of cellulose fiber such as alternative raw material for textile fiber (lyocell, nonwoven, viscose).
• Wood/natural fiber extraction and modification for new functionality development such as textile, lyocell, viscose fiber, non-woven research, etc.
• Chemical development and formulation for man-made cellulose fiber process improvement and optimization.
• Understand and developmeng of Kemira’s IP, product line, performance advatange and limitation, and customer needs.
• Ability to execute experimental designs and testing programs. And develop novel procedures for application to project efforts.
• Project management skills to lead NPD project from lab-scale experiments to full-scale commerical products.
• Contribute to Kemira new strategy in bio-based area and propose new projects to R&D for new business development.
What you’ll bring to the team:
• PhD degree with at least 5 years’ work experience in the area of cellulose fiber research, or other relevant area..
• Excellent knowledge on dissovling pulp area, especially on man-made cellulose fiber for modification and application
• Fundamental understanding and application of bio-based materials
• 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.
• 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 Dec 30, 2024 Month, Year at kemira.com/careers.
Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.
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.