Senior R&d Scientist

Umicore

Shanghai, CN
On-site
Heterogeneous catalyst formulation
Reaction kinetics and deactivation
Lab-scale catalyst preparation
Establish and operate the stationary R&D laboratory, defining core equipment and analytical capabilities

Job Summary

  • Establish and operate the stationary R&D laboratory, defining core equipment and analytical capabilities.
  • Lead innovation and development of catalysts from idea to scale-up-ready, including invention and prototyping.
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders globally, support production scale-up, and contribute to solving manufacturing issues.

Matching Summary

Establish and operate the stationary R&D laboratory, defining core equipment and analytical capabilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Heterogeneous catalyst formulation
  • Reaction kinetics and deactivation
  • Lab-scale catalyst preparation
  • Performance evaluation
  • EHS compliance for lab operations

Nice-to-have

  • Innovation judgment
  • Translate results into technical decisions
  • Global communication
  • Inclusive work culture

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or similar
  • 6+ years in R&D environment
  • Proven experience managing research projects
  • Proven experience setting up or upgrading lab capability
  • Experience with emissions control catalysts is a plus

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