What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the new product/technology development of products or technical solutions in the field of oleochemistry for cosmetic, cleaning or health care or interface & performance applications for GCR region, if necessary also globally.
- Conduct lab experiments for oleochemistry reactions such as esterification, amidation, quaternization, exthoxylation, etc. Be able to run necessary analysis test method and get reliable result which comparable to plant QC. Scaling up of lab trial for the production. Sufficient communication with AT and other stakeholders teams to manage projects forward.
- Responsible for current product / process optimization based on requirement from BL / PL and plant PT, effectively and quick response; Support global new product introduction to local plant, run lab trail to evaluate SOP and adjust according to local plant facilities, conditions control capability and local raw material quality; Run lab trail to evaluate and qualify new raw material from local vender for SCM/ production supporting; Support for plant chemical process problem solving and improvement, work with AT and plant together to investigate and deal with customer complaint; Efficiency enhancement and/or cost saving support for the plant from the point of chemical synthesis.
- Responsibility for lab management including chemical, process, equipment safety and smooth running of lab ISO and ESHQ management systems.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master degree or above, major in organic chemistry or chemical engineering.
- Experience in product development, process optimization, and technology transfer to manufacturing.
- Experience with technical performance testing, analytical methods, and result interpretation.
- Strong project management and time management capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of oleochemistry and/or organic synthesis.
- Solid understanding of the reactions such as esterification, amidation, quaternization, and especially ethoxylation.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot production and process-related challenges.
- Strong logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable communicating and presenting in English with global colleagues.
- Strong communication skills to handle the connections to different stakeholders during project management
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Thomas Gao （高宇）Company is
Ev(Shanghai)InvManSkills Required
- Master degree or above in organic chemistry or chemical engineering
- Experience in product development, process optimization, and technology transfer to manufacturing
- Experience with technical performance testing, analytical methods, and result interpretation
- Strong project management and time management capabilities
- Strong knowledge of oleochemistry and/or organic synthesis
- Solid understanding of reactions such as esterification, amidation, quaternization, and ethoxylation
- Proven ability to troubleshoot production and process-related challenges
- Strong logical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable communicating and presenting in English with global colleagues
- Strong communication skills to handle connections to different stakeholders during project management
- Responsibility for lab management including chemical, process, equipment safety and management of ISO and ESHQ systems
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
Evonik Insights
What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
