Research Chemist, TCL Analytical Science
JOB PURPOSE
Provide high quality chromatography analysis to support business continuity through R&D project supporting and technical service request cases solving. Contribute to molecular characterization capability implementing.
Job Responsibilities
- Apply advanced molecular characterization techniques including TREF/CEF, HT-GPC/SEC, LC, and MS to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical structures, components/additives contents in complex polymeric systems or chemicals.
- Provide high quality analytical support to R&D research projects, technical service request cases solving within predefined deadlines and aligned with business needs/impact.
- Support innovation in molecular characterization technology to provide high quality technical solution including new method development, new capability development and implementation in chromatography lab.
- Work with lab chemists in implementation of EHSS/SHEMs procedures and instrument/tools maintenance.
- Document knowledge and share with local and global teams with compliance.
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- MS. or Bachelor majored in analytical chemistry, polymer/material science, chemical engineering, or related discipline.
- Knowledge in statistics and design of experiments is preferred.
- Drive to spend 80% of time in the chromatography laboratory.
- Minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience in chemical labs.
- Experience with characterization of polyolefin and engineering thermal plastics is preferred.
- Strong hands-on lab experience including sample preparation and instrument operation.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and writing skills, in both English and mandarin.
- Ability to solve ambiguous, less-defined problems is preferred.
ABOUT SABIC
SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SABIC manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals.
SABIC supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy. Production in 2019 was 72.6 million metric tons.
SABIC has more than 33,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, SABIC has 12,540 global patent filings, and has significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.