Material Developer for Pe/pp

**Who is our Client and your future employer?**:
Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, it is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With operations in around 50 countries, The Company has a global workforce of over 31,000 talented individuals. The company operates through three strategic Business Units - Petrochemicals, Agri-Nutrients and Specialties. They support customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end markets such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation, and clean energy.

The company’s manufacturing, sales, technology and innovation facilities are located throughout the globe and are managed by four regional offices: the Middle East and Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe.

The Company invests heavily in Technology and Innovation (T&I). The T&I facilities are spread across the globe with hundreds of dedicated scientists contributing to the ongoing development of new patents and certifications.

**LHR Americas**:
The job opportunity you have long waited for. LHR Americas recruit people from around the world to work in Saudi Arabia.

**Who are we looking for?****:
We are looking for a Material developer with work experience in the petrochemical industry.

**Qualifications**:

- Master or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymers Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in these fields is preferred
- Knowledge or expertise with Polyolefin technologies, preferably polypropylene.
- Broad knowledge of molecular characterization techniques for polymers.
- Skills in statistical experimentation and data analysis methods.
- Self-driven and proactive with the ability to identify and lead innovative opportunities.
- Ability to think creatively and communicate complex technical ideas effectively in both technical and commercial environments.
- Critical observer as well as a conceptual and analytical thinker.
- Team player being able to drive and operate in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- The position requires excellent written and oral English communication skills.

**Duties and **responsibilities**:

- Optimizing the existing portfolio and developing new innovative products;
Assisting our manufacturing and marketing organization in bringing products to market.
- Steer and support the implementation of (new) products from T&I pilot plant to commercial plants
- Assess competitor landscape and define gaps and opportunities to improve SABIC’s product portfolio
- Bring the technological challenges of commercial plants into T&I and solve those through translating them to pilot plant scale
- Support the intellectual property and market facing organizations (Segments, MDTM, AD&IS) in material development related matters
- Translate business and/or T&I strategy into plans; identify opportunities for technological product innovation and propose T&I initiatives/projects
- Provide answers for technical questions and challenges in the field of material development based on scientific knowledge, patent and scientific literature and experimental work
- Guide and coach the junior colleagues in the field of material science
- Keep the scientific standards of the reports

**Which are the benefits you will enjoy if you are selected for this job opening?***:
This company has the goal to create a team of co-workers who can develop professionally and personally to the fullest.

Thus, they are focused on offering them the best:

- You will have the chance to keep developing your professional career in an innovative environment working with the latest technology, the most advanced tools and the best practices.
- If you are selected, all expenses associated to the relocation process will be borne by the employer.
- Indefinite term contract
- Competitive base salary
- Benefit for permanency in the company
- General health and dental plan

**THE STAGES OF THIS PROCESS ARE**:
**1. **Resume Evaluation**:
A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client's job description requirement.

Use the job description requirements to highlight your relevant experience and skills.

Be specific and describe the significance of your work, keyword alignment is important. Emphasize the impact of the work you've contributed to HR areas and tasks. Use your professional profile/resume to focus on major accomplishments and qualifications that match the job.

If your resume evaluation is suitable for this position, the recruitment team will invite you to a preliminary phone/video interview in 2-3 days.

**2. **Interviews stage**

2.1 LHR Americas preliminary phone/video interview: A member of the Talent Acquisition team from LHR Americas will first schedule a call with you to discuss the details of the position, your interests, and qualifications. Furthermore, your English level will be evalu