Title: Sr 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 Senior Research Scientist to join Chemistry Team at our Shanghai R&D Center. You will work for water treatment chemical solution 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.

Main responsibilities are:

Developing, assessing and improving the performance of chemical solutions associated with water processes (harvesting, treatment, reuse, desalination, etc.) in water intensive area.
Innovative chemical solution development in total water management consumption reduction including Pulp & Paper, municipal industry, viscose, lyocell, nonwoven, textile dyeing and finishing process.
Driving new chemical solution development in raw water, process water and wastewater treatment from ideation and project objectives and ending with final business plan, commercialization and hand-over.
Partner with multiple functions (Application, Sales, Product line, PSRA, Manufacturing, IP) to develop and commercialize new chemical solution in alignment with Kemira's growth strategy
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in water treatment in Pulp & Paper, municipal industry, textile and nonwoven. Propose and implement innovative water solutions to enhance product properties and performance.
Ability to design experimental, test programs, and develop novel solutions 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, non-woven, renewable area.

What we offer:

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.

What you need:

PhD degree with at least 5 years’ work experience in the area of industral water, urban water, pulp & paper, textile, and nonwoven, or other relevant water intensive area.
Excellent knowledge on raw water, process water, and wastewater treatment.
Fundamental understanding and application of chemical approach in water treatment.
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

Find the right mix of experiences and opportunities at Kemira

Please apply with CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Jan 30 2025 to hr.apac@kemira.com 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.