Consultant, Green Materials Development
Green Living and Innovation Division
Ref: GID089/25, 10371

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision. 
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Implement R&D projects and consultancy services focused on the development of green materials, with a particular emphasis on degradable materials.
• Support the application of new R&D projects by conducting preliminary experiments and assisting in proposal drafting.
• Conduct materials testing (primarily polymer-related), biodegradation tests, and materials composition identification using instruments such as FTIR, SEM/EDX, TGA/DSC, HT-GPC, and TOC analysers.
• Lead a team of technicians to provide testing services based on business needs.
• Assist with other administrative tasks based on business needs.

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• A bachelor degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of working experience in related fields, including at least 2 years in local R&D centres, institutions, or equivalent roles.
• Strong knowledge of biodegradable materials and related analytical methods, such as FTIR, SEM/EDX, TGA/DSC, HT-GPC, and TOC analysers
• Familiarity with local R&D project funding schemes  

Note:

Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch 
• MPF Top-up and dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge!  Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”! 

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates.  A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered.  The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. 

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.