Senior Chemist, R&D Dyes

The Senior Chemist, R&D Dyes position is a newly created role and will be based in Bangpoo, Thailand. The role reports to the Head of Competence Center Cellulosics based in Reinach, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Leading and performing R&D projects for new textile dyes, from lab synthesis to scale up
• Optimization of existing products and processes
• Production and application support
• Reporting and documentation of results; preparing of lab procedures
• Information exchange with local R&D teams; networking
• Train and develop co-workers in safety

Profile

• A doctorate in Chemistry, preferably in Organic Chemistry
• Experience in dyes & pigments or fine chemicals chemistry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D or production in the chemical industry, preferably R&D or production of dyes or pigments
• Experience with chemical synthesis of small molecules (wide scope of organic chemistry), especially organic colorants (dyes) and their intermediates. Understanding of applications.
• Able to respond in a flexible manner to changing circumstances, self-motivated
• Entrepreneurial mindset and has business acumen
• Experience in project management
• Great teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to communicate in fluently in English - verbal and written
• Any additional language skill will be a plus

Others

• Position is based in Bangpoo, Thailand
• Manage a team of up to 5 staff