Scientific Associate

About this Position

• Scientific associate PD responsible for regional and global ADP projects based in Shanghai ZJ.
  
• Technical expert for epoxy-based technology adhesives.
  
• Develop innovative products and solutions to serve business growth.
  
• Familiar with epoxy resins and curing mechanism.
  
• Lead new technology research in UV/heat and UV/moisture dual cure for component assembly application, especially in optical applications.
  
• Launch new technical solutions to key customers and market.
  
• Develop strong IP position and technical roadmap.
  
Work closely with cross-functional teams, strong communication skills.

What you´ll do

• Steer product development projects; Develop new products to meet customer requirements within an agreed timeline.
• Assure technology state of the art through internal development of laboratory and staff.
  
• Provide technical support to other functions as required from PD position.
  
• Ensure compliance with Henkel corporate SHE standards, policies and innovation process.
  
• Ensure that Henkel's new IP is protected through patent filing or black box implementation.
  
• Support operation team to complete new product scale-up, optimize manufacturing process and solve the quality problem with related products.
  
• Support application engineer and business team on solving technical problem and providing technical training if required.
  
• Participation in site safety activities and/or 5S programs. - communicate internally with technical service, sales, business and marketing team, to deliver the new innovation to the market.
  
• Closely work with global expert team, enhance Henkel competitive advantage.
  
• Closely work with key customers, understand customer needs and industrials mega trends, provide innovative solutions.
  
• Effectively deliver written/verbal technical reports and share knowledge/ideas.

What makes you a good fit

• Master degree or above, PhD is preferred.
  
• Major in Chemistry, polymer science or material science, etc.
  
• 10+ years product development or R&D experience in industrials.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
• Annual Physical Examination
• Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
• Company Products Discount

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.