Lead Technologist

Posted:
2/11/2026, 3:54:35 PM

Location(s):
Shanghai, Shanghai, China ⋅ Shanghai, China

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Job Description:

1.  Job Information:

                                                                                                                

     Job Title          :   Lead Technologist, Rigids Platform             

     Business         :   Asia Product Development Team, HPU Asia Pacific Region

     Reports to       :   Technical Manager, Rigids Platform

     Location          :   Shanghai

2.  Job Purpose:

     (the statement of job purpose in one or two clear and concise sentences )

     - To support Country Commercial/Technical Service Teams/Strategic Marketing Team across Asia Pacific Region in delivering inorganic business growth through Rigids applications or products development, or in sustaining existing business through resolving long-haul customer production problems.

3.  Dimensions

     (the relevant facts and figures relating to the job)

     - Main Interfaces: Commercial/TS Teams/ Strategic Marketing Team in Asia Pacific Region, and Global Research Team.

     - Contribution to sales (Vol./Val./Contribution Margin): To be defined.                             

4.  Principal Accountabilities:

     (the major end results the job is expected to achieve )

1) EHS and Business Conduct Compliance (10%)

     - Comply and ensure zero reportable EHS incident and no breach of Corporate Business

     Conduct policy and regulations. 

2) Technical (Application and Product) Development (70%)

     - Carry out the Rigids Development Projects especially for construction insulation assigned and instructed by Technical Manager.

     - In collaboration with the relevant Country Commercial/TS Teams and Strategic Marketing Team, and ultimately contribute to the generation of sales.

3) Technical Assets (20%)

     - Operate and maintain equipment for Rigids applications in proper manners.

5.  Required Education/Knowledge/Skills/Experiences

     (education, experience, skills and training required for the job )

     Education:    

     - Master or above degree with major in polymer science or other chemical-related fields.

          

     Knowledge:

     - In-depth knowledge about Rigids technologies and polyurethane industries.

     - Rich experience and knowledge in PU Rigids formulation, processing and production.

     - Sufficient knowledge about chemicals business, marketing, supply chain, finance etc.    

    

     Skills:  

      - Effective interpersonal, communication, negotiating and influencing skills.

      - Strong Polyurethane Rigids application and product development skill.

      - Sufficient equipment operation skill for adhesive and coating applications.

      - Sufficient computer application skills. (Excel, Words, Powerpoint, Lotus Notes etc.)

      - Fluent English command.         

 Experiences:

      - More than 10 years’ technical development or technical service related experience in Rigids fields or polyurethane industries with proven track record, and preferably with multi-national companies.

Additional Locations:

Huntsman Corporation

Website: https://www.huntsman.com/

Headquarter Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1970

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Agriculture ⋅ Automotive ⋅ Chemical ⋅ Chemical Engineering ⋅ Construction ⋅ Manufacturing