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About the role
Our Breakthrough Innovation team, composed of 7 people, is integrated in the Peroxides R&I department and focuses on breakthrough developments and decarbonization in collaboration with external technology providers, academia, and internal engineering/production teams.
As a Breakthrough Innovation Researcher (Autoxidation alternatives), you will work on identifying, screening and assessing next-generation technologies for the manufacture of hydrogen peroxide, conducting rigorous techno-economic analyses, and mapping the strategic path to industrial scale-up to support Solvay's technology and market leadership. Your goal is to provide strategic recommendations for early/mid-stage research that position our company at the forefront of sustainable hydrogen peroxide production, unlocking new markets. This position will be focused on the Asia region. You will be accountable for:
Acquiring a deep understanding of the technologies to manufacture hydrogen peroxide beyond the autoxidation process, markets, and raw materials used
Proposing innovative hypotheses and developing novel chemical routes or formulations to overcome technical challenges inherent in the new technology, assessing the scalability and economic viability of new chemical processes.
Engaging with strategic external partners (universities, research institutes, private companies) to accelerate innovation, securing external funding where applicable
Complete techno-economic assessments and stage-gate project execution for the most promising alternatives. Mass and energy balances, block diagrams, PFD, P&ID, cash flow, and sensitivity analysis of different business cases.
Mapping the region to enable a successful technology scale-up, ensuring a smooth transition towards industrialization
We offer a fixed contract based on a hybrid working mode.
About you
Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Relevant work experience in technology assessment.
Competencies:
Process Design Principles and Safety Assessment
Techno-Economic Modeling and Data Analysis
Project Planning and Chemical Reaction Engineering
Behaviors:
Agility and Proactive Innovation
Communication, Collaboration and Networking (External Stakeholders)
Commitment to Sustainability and HSE Standards
About the pay
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is CNY 320,240 - 531,800 per year in China.
Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
Benefits:
Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.
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