Scientist (Chemical Engineering)

Location: Onsite in Hangzhou, China

Company

hirify.global develops flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and bioscience solutions with a focus on sustainable innovation.

What you will do

• Develop and evaluate technologies, resources, and engineering solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and process performance.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across production operations.
• Analyze operational data and process performance to support continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot production line and equipment issues from a process engineering perspective.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and R&D teams to maintain stable and efficient operations.
• Support scale-up, process validation, technology transfer, root cause investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of reaction engineering and separation engineering.
• Experience in process development, optimization, or manufacturing support within the chemical industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently evaluate technical challenges and implement solutions.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D functions, with effective communication and project management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of organic chemistry and chemical reaction mechanisms.
• Experience in catalyst development, catalyst performance evaluation, or catalyst-related manufacturing processes.
• Experience with process scale-up and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with simulation tools, data analysis, or process modeling software.
• Experience in specialty chemicals, flavors and fragrances, fine chemicals, or related industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on technologies affecting manufacturing performance and innovation.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and industry experts.
• Access global career development and learning opportunities.
• Work in an inclusive and purpose-driven environment.
• Contribute to sustainable solutions for everyday products.