Job Description

Company OverviewLeading Growth Through InnovationAs the World\'s No.1 Nitrile Glove manufacturer, Hartalega is currently in the process of recruiting a diverse pool of talented people, across various specialisations and backgrounds. You will enjoy exceptional benefits and incentives, as well as a well-defined path for career success.Hartalega is made up of a tight-knit, passionate and highly-skilled set of individuals. From our top executives, to our line technicians; we are all proud to be part of an elite group responsible for revolutionising the glove-making industry.OVERVIEW

• Identify, propose, manage innovation and breakthrough research on new products and process focusing on the following four (4) aspects:

• Customer Acceptance
• Commercial Feasibility
• Regulatory and Market Compliance
• Cost Compliance (if required)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, propose and manage industry leading innovation and breakthrough research both internally and externally with reputed research bodies and universities with proven records of accomplishment.
• Plan and conduct research, propose experiments and analyse data to test hypotheses to enhance understanding of products and processes and to provide inventive solutions toward new development efforts.
• Apply sophisticated scientific or engineering understanding to research or development problems, ideas or projects
• Create and protect intellectual property for the company. Work with legal advisors / authorities in IP investigation and generating activities.
• Incorporate the developed technology into the process and/or product and work with R&D Managers n scaling up and commercialisation.
• Collaborate effectively With R&D team and function in supply chain throughout product development cycle
• Keep abreast and continue to assess new technology potential by attending conferences & seminars, reviewing research publications, technical literature, patents, market research papers and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain exceptional working relationships with external industry stakeholders, research bodies, academic and professional institutions and suppliers.
• Communicate research results to stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Leading, mentoring and training new & junior researchers.
• Any other relevant tasks that may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTSEducation:

• PHD/ Master in Chemistry and Polymer Science or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in R&D, preferably from chemical industries.

Technical and Professional Knowledge:

• Able to use DOE and other established and benchmark R&D Methodologies.

Certification / License Requirement:

• N/A

Additional Company InformationRegistration No. Company Size75398-K More than 5000 EmployeesAverage Processing Time Industry21 days Manufacturing / Production

Hartalega