What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at hbfuller?
As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com. Position Title: Scientist Location: Chongqing, China – Onsite Position Overview: The Scientist has the primary responsibility for conducting research tasks coordinated by more experienced scientists and managers for solvent based products, PUD and CRD business development. Primary Responsibilities: This individual is involved in a variety of research, development and technical service activities, including: • Conducting and analyzing experiments on organic and inorganic substances to determine and evaluate their chemical and physical properties and to investigate their applications to industry. Carrying out experiments to improve upon or to duplicate materials and substances and engaging in research to identify new methods of processing or production. • Applying and interpreting standard scientific theories, concepts and techniques. • Completing basic projects independently, drawing conclusions with guidance, and reproducing and articulating results and their meaning, including business impact. • Supporting product or process demonstrations. • Identifying and developing solutions to problems where causal relationships can be identified, and some precedence may exist. • Documenting test results and making process improvement recommendations. • Documenting project updates and executing projects using project management methodologies. • Fulfilling responsibilities as required by the Quality System for the site/business unit. • Working in a safe and efficient manner. • Managing and completing multiple projects independently, drawing conclusions, articulating results and their meaning, including value propositions and business impact. Minimum Requirements: • Master Degree in polymer chemistry or polymer materials and above. • 2-3 years experience with solvent based products development or polyurethane synthesis. Preferred Requirements: • Knowledge of application equipment. • Knowledge of the raw materials used in the development of solvent based products or polyurethane. • Knowledge of customer application methods and machinery. • The ability to provide commercial support for technical service requests. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Fluency in English verbally and in written form. H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification. H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation. For 130 years, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in electronics, disposable hygiene, medical, transportation, clean energy, packaging, construction, woodworking, general industries and other consumer businesses. And our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive.