On behalf of our client, a leading German multinational company specializing in adhesive products, we are seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position at their state-of-the-art development laboratory in Singapore.

Lead / Technology Developer (Polymer Chemistry)

Position Overview:

Drive the development of new and improved key technology building blocks within a broader and more complex requirement framework while systematically expanding knowledge within their sub technology field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate, perform and support key developments of products, materials, processes, technology modules and methods within the framework of feasibility studies, business cases and/or projects, incl. experimental work and coordination of lab, pilot or production trials.

• Continuously ensure and drive the development of knowledge within sub technology field (width & depth).

• Contribute to and initiate invention disclosures.

• Perform literature and patent searches in consultation with the related responsible persons, support FTO analysis from a technological perspective.

• Provide input to the relevant Technology Roadmap(s) while making investment recommendations for technology development.

• Actively build up and maintain internal and external networks, with the focus on technological aspects incl. scouting and screening of new raw materials (e.g. suppliers, institutions, academia).

• Support recruiting and technical guidance of students or apprentices.

Education & Experience:

• PhD degree in Science or Engineering discipline or Master degree in Science or Engineering discipline with at least 3 years of experience preferably as polymer chemist with focus on polymerize and formulate new adhesive solutions.

• Experience in manufacturing processes of polymeric films, nanostructured surfaces and functional layers (e.g. organic solutions and dispersions).

• Work with solvents and flammable and toxic materials.

• Work in chemical labs (preferably in clean room environment).

• Use of analytical lab equipment for material property determination (e.g. rheology and microscopy).

• Preferably work experience with adhesives or pressure sensitive adhesives.

Personal Characteristics:

• Assertive personality combining proven hands-on mentality with excellent technical comprehension.

• Ability to identify, assess and solve problems.

• Foster natural curiosity, explore new ideas, and think creatively for innovative solutions.

• Plan, organize and prioritize tasks, manage resources and time within projects effectively and meet deadlines.

• Manage complex projects and deal with stakeholders across different hierarchy levels.

• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.

EA Personnel Registration No: R1106329

EA License No: 12C6254