Job Title : Research Scientist (Plastic) Company : Multinational Chemical company Location : Shanghai, China Date : ASAP Qualification: -Nationality: Chinese (only) -PhD degree in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry or Physics, Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering -At least 5~10 years of R&D working experience related to Polymer / Plastic industry preferred -Familiarity with experimental design and statistics are a plus -Ability to think creatively and communicate ideas effectively to senior leaders and operators -Creative, versatile, passionate for new technologies -Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English -Statistical analysis and industrial experience will be considered a plus. -Educational background in Korea will be considered a plus Responsibility: -Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and commercialization of new products in close cooperation with the product management team in the engineering plastics field. -Develop new polymer blends and formulations to access new markets, working closely with customers and the commercial team to define new opportunities. -Work with Manufacturing teams across global locations to scale-up new products and translate existing products including: data analysis, systems ownership, and testing expertise. -Interact with the global technology team, sourcing, and suppliers to identify new materials to drive growth programs and to find solutions supporting business profitability and cost out efforts. -Provide technical expertise and strong analytic skills to solve manufacturing, quality, and customer issues