SENIOR RESEARCHER - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Company Overview
Leading Growth Through Innovation
As the World's No.1 Nitrile Glove manufacturer, Hartalega is currently in the process of recruiting a diverse pool of talented people, across various specialisations and backgrounds. You will enjoy exceptional benefits and incentives, as well as a well-defined path for career success.
Hartalega is made up of a tight-knit, passionate and highly-skilled set of individuals. From our top executives, to our line technicians; we are all proud to be part of an elite group responsible for revolutionising the glove-making industry.
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 records of accomplishment.
- 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 n 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.
- Leading, mentoring and training new & junior researchers.
- Any other relevant tasks that may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- PHD/ Master in Chemistry and Polymer Science or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in R&D, preferably from chemical industries.
- Able to use DOE and other established and benchmark R&D Methodologies.
Additional Company Information
Registration No. Company Size
75398-K More than 5000 Employees
Average Processing Time Industry
21 days Manufacturing / Production