Takes day-to-day responsibility for, or provides support to research projects that generate new products, processes and understanding of commercial value to JM whilst building fundamental understanding of the science involved. Works independently and is able to co-ordinate and plan projects under general guidance. Applies initiative, innovation and creativity in solving day-to-day technical and research challenges. Typically a PhD in physical sciences or relevant industrial experience.Job purpose

We are looking for a candidate with professional catalyst knowledge, team working skills. The Scientist will focus on GPF catalyst development for Gasoline application. the candidate will be working in collaborating with our Application Engineers and Commercial team to dig out the technical requirements from our customers. Via transferring them into proper development targets, the candidate needs to define the project scope and able to work closely with global GPF R&D team. The candidate will also work together with NPI team and PcD team to transfer new formulations to mass production.

Principal accountabilities

Independently working on product development projects includingPreparing project plan and timeline of projects to meet the requirements Designing formulation, collecting experimental and test data to meet project objectivesTracking project progress, test progress to make sure development work is conducted on timePreparing samples for performance evaluation, and support sample preparation as requiredDocumentation experiment records, reports, presentations, sample information, ect. Following company process standards for product development, and update projects in systems on timeMaking interpretative judgements of multiple and complex results, prepare and presents reports internally and externally.Identify and develop new technology areas to fit project requirements.Be a key customer technical support to customers and provide technical support to customers.Interact with other experts in the field.Following company safety rulesFollowing Life Saving Policy Behavior following EHS requirements, including but not limited to near miss reports, PPE wearing, raw material safety evaluation, etc.Following company general policies

Person specification

Master in catalysis chemistry, chemical engineering or colloid chemistry          >3 years working experiences in catalyst industryExperiences in catalyst design and characterizationGood communication skills – verbal, written in EnglishGood experiment design and project management skillsGood chemical analysis understanding and data analysis capabilityExperienced in using office software especially word, excel and powerpointGood team working capabilityEngagement & Performance orientedChemistry related literature searching and summarization skillsExperience in FMEA

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