RESEARCHER - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Job Description

OVERVIEW

• Identify, propose, manage innovation and breakthrough research on new products and process focusing on the following four (4) aspects: 
  • Customer Acceptance
  • Commercial Feasibility
  • Regulatory and Market Compliance
  • 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

• PHD/ Master in Chemistry and Polymer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in R&D, preferably from chemical industries.
• Sound knowledge in DOE and other established and benchmark R&D Methodologies.