RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

Identify, propose, manage innovation and breakthrough research on new products and process focusing on the following four (4) aspects:

1. Customer Acceptance
2. Commercial Feasibility
3. Regulatory and Market Compliance
4. Cost Compliance (if required)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, propose and manage industry leading innovation and breakthrough research both internally and externally with reputed research bodies and universities with proven track records.
• Plan and conduct research, propose experiments and analyse data to test hypotheses to enhance understanding of products and processes and to provide inventive solutions toward new development efforts.
• Apply sophisticated scientific or engineering understanding to research or development problems, ideas or projects.
• Create and protect intellectual property for the company. Work with legal advisors / authorities in IP investigation and generating activities.
• Incorporate the developed technology into the process and/or product and work with R&D Managers in scaling up and commercialisation.
• Collaborate effectively with R&D team and function in supply chain throughout product development cycle.
• Keep abreast and continue to assess new technology potential by attending conferences & seminars, reviewing research publications, technical literature, patents, market research papers and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain exceptional working relationships with external industry stakeholders, research bodies, academic and professional institutions and suppliers.
• Communicate research results to stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Any other relevant tasks that may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Ph.D in (Chemistry) / (Polymer Science) / (Material Science) / (Polymer Engineering) / (Material Engineering) / (Applied Chemistry) or equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience