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Covestro

Global supplier of polyurethanes and polycarbonates

Application Development Scientist

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKawasaki, Kanagawa, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree or higher in chemistry, engineering, or another technical field.
  • At least 3 years of product development or research and development experience in related areas such as UV-curable resins, semiconductor resists, optical materials, or coating materials; postdoctoral research experience is also acceptable.
  • Experience in organic material development or organic chemical synthesis.
  • Fundamental knowledge of organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and materials science.
  • Communication skills for working effectively within a team.
  • Persistence in carrying out tasks to resolve issues.
  • Initiative in actions and communication.
  • Motivation to learn English; no specific English proficiency is required at hiring.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and development of UV-curable resins for optical fiber coating.
  • Formulate research plans.
  • Synthesize and design urethane oligomers.
  • Prepare samples.
  • Evaluate physical properties.
  • Accompany sales staff to propose solutions to customers.
  • Gather academic information.
  • Submit research papers.
  • Present at academic conferences.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in a related field.
  • Experience across the process from synthesis and formulation design through sample preparation and physical property evaluation.
  • Experience in polymer synthesis and organic material formulation at laboratory scale or larger.

About the Company

Covestro

Global supplier of polyurethanes and polycarbonates

Covestro makes high-tech polymers, such as polyurethanes and polycarbonates, that are used in everyday products like cars, building insulation, electronics, and footwear. Its materials work by forming durable plastics and foams that add strength, lightness, and other useful properties to end products. Covestro became independent from Bayer in 2015, and now operates as a standalone materials company that focuses on innovation and sustainability. It differentiates itself through its commitment to a circular economy, aiming to make its operations and products fully circular, and by forming strategic partnerships (for example with Abu Dhabi’s XRG) to accelerate growth and sustainability goals. The company’s goal is to provide advanced materials while reducing environmental impact and moving toward a fully circular materials system.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Leverkusen, Germany
Founded
2015

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