Technical Support-Levasil

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  

·      We are looking for [Technical Support-Levasil ] who [has at least 3 years of experience in a coating formulation development and application laboratory] to join our team of Changemakers. Does that sound like you? 

·      We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

About the job

The overall purpose with this role is to contribute to support the objectives of troubleshooting, innovation and development projects in a material application laboratory within coating & paints industry and thereby ensuring continuous world leading position of Nouryon.

In your future role as “Technical Support-Levasil ” you will

·  Adhere to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) guidelines to ensure safe laboratory operations, achieve a zero-incident goal, and maintain a clean and orderly work environment. 

·  As a member of the project team, support the objectives of troubleshooting, innovation and development projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical results.

·  Lead experimental activities within the scope of responsibilities, planning experimental processes to meet departmental standards and customer needs.

·  Independently operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment about preparation, analysis and performance test of coating formulations (mostly involving colloidal silicas).

·  Assist the team in evaluation of the given coating formulation, new design of optimized formulation (if needed), and test data organization to support technical decision-making.

·  Write experiment reports in both Chinese and English, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of technical documents.

·  Be responsible for the continuous buildup and usage of the Levasil lab in Shanghai, and be ready to extend hands-on activities beyond coating & paints industry (such as Cements, Catalysts etc.)

·  Work closely with Technical Development Manager and Global Segment Market Lead, proactively contribute to initiate and run application activities / projects in line with Levasil product line strategies.

We believe you bring

·  Bachelor's degree, preferred Master degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Chemistry, or related fields.

·  At least 3 years of experience in a coating formulation development and application laboratory, familiar with operating equipment about preparation (e.g., milling, dispersion, film applicator, curing), analysis (e.g., viscosity, density, titration) and performance test (e.g., abrasion, hardness, adhesion, gloss, corrosion, impact)

·  Experience in Waterborne-coatings, surface treatment, silica-based formulas and relevant application is preferred.

·  Ability to convey scientific knowledge and experimental results into practical use for colleagues to promote commercial activities.

·  Ability to established network within the industry and academia will be a plus.

·  Fluent in English, able to write technical reports and participate in international collaboration.

·  Diligent and meticulous, with strong analytical skills, team spirit, and a willingness for continuous learning.

Great if you have

·  Accountability

·  Result orientation

·  Cooperation

·  Initiative

·  Integrity

We believe you are...

·   Following through on commitments.

·  Relationship builder.

·  Able to multitask and prioritize.

·  Good problem solver.

·  Natural “leader” and influencer.

About Nouryon

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