Researcher (Material Characteristics & Application testing)
About this position
Responsibilities
• Lead the development and execution of application tests for new product applications, ensuring alignment with product specifications and market needs.
• Design, implement, and optimize testing methodologies for new product applications, ensuring reliability, repeatability, and accuracy in results.
• Continuously stay informed about the latest industry standards, trends, and emerging testing technologies in product application.
• Build and maintain a network with external testing labs, research institutions, and industry experts to leverage specialized testing capabilities and methodologies.
• Analyze and interpret test data, providing insights and recommendations to support product development, improvement, and optimization.
• Work closely with product application development and technical service to ensure the new application test aligns with product specifications, customer requirements, and industrial standards.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of test procedures, results, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Identify potential issues in product performance, troubleshoot test results, and recommend solutions or improvements.
• Mentor junior team members, sharing expertise and knowledge on testing techniques and industry practices. Lead internal training sessions as needed.
Requirements
• Master's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2-5 years of direct experience in polymer testing or a similar area is acceptable.
• Strong understanding of polymer chemistry, materials characterization, and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing, material performance evaluation, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for polymer applications and testing.