Sr. Scientist,CI,Shanghai

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory experiments to support troubleshooting, develop new processes, and prototype new products in glass finishing, emphasizing glass etching, ion-exchange, cleaning, and mechanical finishing.
• Act as a liaison between the research team and production units, providing on-demand on-site support to facilitate the introduction and adoption of lab-developed technologies. Collaborate closely with teams to ensure effective implementation of new processes.
• Coordinate and manage test requests across business units, ensuring timely delivery of urgent requests and assisting in developing new testing methodologies.

Education & Experience

•  Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
•  3+ years of experience in the glass industry or R&D, with a strong focus on glass finishing processes. 

Required Skills

•  Deep expertise in material surface finishing processes such as etching, ion-exchange, cleaning, and mechanical finishing.
•  Strong problem-solving skills from a chemistry and materials science standpoint.
•  Familiarity with advanced microscopy and surface characterizations.
•  Proficiency in conducting and scaling up lab experiments for production environments.
 

Desired Skills

•  Flexibility to travel on-demand for on-site support.
•  Project management capabilities.
•  Skills in mechanics and experience with technology transfer from R&D to production are significant plus. 

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both Chinese and English environments for effective collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.