Senior Research Scientist

**Job Description**: **General Purpose of Job** The Senior Research Scientist will lead and support R&D and technical application activities related to chemical intermediates, specialty chemicals and formulated chemical solutions for high‑tech industries including semiconductors, advanced packaging, electro-optic display. This role partners closely with Commercial, Marketing, and Synthesis teams to translate industry needs into differentiated solutions, ensuring alignment between technology development and business growth priorities       **Prioritized Essential Functions and Responsibilities** * **Safety** * Ensure all laboratory and technical support activities fully comply with Huntsman’s EH&S policies and local regulatory requirements. * Drive continuous improvement in safety practices, risk assessments, and operational discipline. * **R&D Project Execution** * Design and conduct laboratory evaluations to identify value propositions of existing or new products for target applications, such as semiconductor process of cleaning, etching, lithography, and CMP‑related applications. * Generate high quality application data packages to support product promotion, customer trials, and internal decision making. * Conduct technical scouting and analyze industry technology trends, customer roadmaps, and unmet needs. * Collaborate with synthesis and global technology teams to develop new molecules, materials, and application technologies for next generation semiconductors and display manufacturing processes. * **Technical Support for Business Growth** * Provide high impact technical service to regional customers, including troubleshooting, onsite support, technical presentations, and sample evaluations. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, enabling joint development opportunities and early engagement in customer technology roadmaps. * Work with commercial teams and distributors to deliver timely, accurate feedback on technical inquiries and customer requirements. * Support business promotion by participating in industry conferences, seminars, and roadshows; co develop product positioning and promotional materials with Marketing. **Education and Experience**                                                                                     * Master or PhD degree in Microelectronics, Integrated Circuit, Electronics Science, Chemistry/Applied Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science or other chemical-related fields. * Preferred majors relevant to semiconductor manufacturing and wet‑process chemistry * Preferred chemical industry experience in semiconductor wet process, CMP, lithography or etch related * Minimum 5 years’ industry experience and MNC company working experience is preferable. **Specific Skills and Knowledge** * Strong understanding of semiconductors or adjacent industries (IC fabrication, advanced packaging, OLED). * Solid foundation in Microelectronics, Organic chemistry, Material science or Polymer science. * Familiar with processing chemicals or chemical solutions used in wafer cleaning, surface preparation, etching or photoresist processes.   * Ability to independently plan, execute, and manage technical workstreams. * Strong capability in analyzing experiments, deriving insights, and communicating results in a clear, structured manner. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and solve problems with internal and external stakeholders. * Proficiency in both Mandarin and English, written and oral. **Competency** A significant level of below competencies is critical for job success. * Customer focus * Resources utilization * Achieving valuable results * Innovative thinking * Analytical thinking * Initiative * Self-development * Building relationship **Additional Locations:**