Technologist, Rigids

Huntsman’s Polyurethanes division is now looking for a Technologist for PU Rigids business.

This role will:

support Country Commercial/Technical Service Teams/Strategic Marketing Team across Asia Pacific Region in delivering inorganic business growth through Rigids applications or products development, or in sustaining existing business through resolving long-haul customer production problems.

This role is an individual contributor and located in Huntsman Shanghai Campus.

As the Technologist, your responsibilities are:

1) EHS and Business Conduct Compliance (10%)

- Comply and ensure zero reportable EHS incident and no breach of Corporate Business

Conduct policy and regulations.

2) Technical (Application and Product) Development (70%)

- Carry out the Rigids Development Projects especially for construction insulation assigned and instructed by Technical Manager.

- In collaboration with the relevant Country Commercial/TS Teams and Strategic Marketing Team, and ultimately contribute to the generation of sales.

3) Technical Assets (20%)

- Operate and maintain equipment for Rigids applications in proper manners.

Required Education/Knowledge/Skills/Experiences

Education:

- Master or above degree with major in polymer science or other chemical-related fields

Knowledge:

- In-depth knowledge about Rigids technologies and polyurethane industries.

- Rich experience and knowledge in PU Rigids formulation, processing and production.

- Sufficient knowledge about chemicals business, marketing, supply chain, finance etc.

Skills:

- Effective interpersonal, communication, negotiating and influencing skills.

- Strong Polyurethane Rigids application and product development skill.

- Sufficient equipment operation skill for adhesive and coating applications.

- Sufficient computer application skills. (Excel, Words, Powerpoint, Lotus Notes etc.)

- Fluent English command.

Experiences:

- More than 5 years’ technical development or technical service related experience in Rigids fields or polyurethane industries with proven track record, and preferably with multi-national companies.