Manager, R&D
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Guangzhou • China
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About the role
- Manage, supervise, and steer R&D projects in the field of Polyurethane technology, esp. in footwear application.
- Transform the project objectives into work plans for lab team, analyze & interpret experimental results.
- Develop innovation methods and procedures for synthesis, formulation, testing or analysis within the polyurethane lab team.
- Bring new product to market and contribute to business success in collaboration with other functions and technical experts.
- Closely watch and achieve project milestones, timeline and budget, document and present results, file patents.
- Work as technical expert in the field of footwear, build competence with different machinery, provide troubleshooting hints.
- Develop new ideas for research projects & topics and discuss, align with research and business community.
- Maintain an overview of market trends, competitor activities and scientific developments pertaining to products/material and processing technologies.
- Closely follow and evaluate scientific literature and draw conclusions for assigned work scope.
- Organize and supervise lab work, instruct, and coach the laboratory team.
- Implement and ensure compliance with BASF standards for all lab team activities including EHS.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or PhD in polymer chemistry, material science, organic chemistry, physical chemistry or equivalent
- More than 6 years of relevant work experience
- Technical & Professional Knowledge: Project management, presentation, IT skills, patents, innovation and ideation processes
- Fluency in English; German is a definite plus
Benefits
- A unique total offer: you@BASF
- Wide range of elements to support in every stage of life
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
polyurethane technologysynthesisformulationtestinganalysisproject managementpatentsinnovation processesideation processeslaboratory techniques
Soft Skills
supervisionteam leadershipcommunicationtroubleshootingcoachingpresentation skillsanalytical skillscollaborationmarket analysisstrategic thinking
Certifications
Master's Degree in Polymer ChemistryPhD in Material SciencePhD in Organic ChemistryPhD in Physical Chemistry