Job Description
Senior R&D Chemist
Application deadline:  3/11/2026
R&D

Suzhou, China

Job Requirement 
Education Background 
Bachelor or above degree in Chemistry Science, preferably in Coating, polymer or fine chemicals industry. 
Relevant Working Experience 
Above 5 years independent development experience of water base and UV printing coatings and varnishes.
Know well about printing process with water base and UV printing coatings and varnishes on paper and film.
Multinational company work experience. 
English language capability, good in oral and writing.
Computer skills, Microsoft Office and SAP is must.

Job Responsibilities 
1.    Implement R&D development projects and carry out lab work in order to develop new formulations/products for the company.
2.    Analyze and/or evaluate competitive samples brought back by Marketing Manager in order to improve the quality of existing products and to develop new products.
3.    Assist in issuing Bill of Material/manufacturing procedures, define QC parameters, verify test methods in order to ensure production according to specifications and quality, provide advice regarding quality control.
4.    Analyze, test and rework substandard goods/raw materials/slow-moving products based on Marketing’s requests in order to sell reworked products and reduce inventory.
5.    Analyze and test new sources of raw materials and finished goods in order to maintain quality and stability of finished goods.

Joining Stahl means becoming part of a talented, diverse community of nearly 2,000 talented professionals. Around the world, our people are the driving force behind our three core business lines – Performance Coatings, Leather Finishing and Packaging Coatings – and our 15 production sites, 35 application laboratories, and network of sales offices in 23 countries. 

Their innovation, hard work and dedication have made Stahl the world leader in speciality coatings for flexible materials. Our products protect what is precious to people, enhancing the consumer experience and adding value to the materials used in countless industries – from automotive and apparel to luxury goods, footwear, packaging and home furnishings.   

As the invisible force behind everyday material, Stahl products are touched by people every day. And when people touch our products, we touch their lives. That's why Stahl colleagues around the world are driven by a shared purpose: Touching lives, for a better world.  

We are guided by our ESG Roadmap, which sets out our sustainability ambitions for 2030 and beyond. These include firm emission-reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and our commitment to working with our value chain partners to create a better world for future generations. 

Information at a Glance
Application deadline:  3/11/2026
Job Function:  R&D
Job Category:  R&D
Department:  R&D
Job Location:  China - Suzhou