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[Apply on Westlake Corporation’s careers site →](https://www.westlaketalent.com/technical-specialist-chemist-epoxy-resins-formulations/job/F2F6AA2B51158F0B3002B17C4D755328) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Westlake Corporation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/) / Technical Specialist / Chemist – Epoxy Resins & Formulations ## Job description ### Key Responsibilities - Integrated Resin Synthesis & Formulation Development Design and conduct resin syntheses in laboratory reactors, applying deep understanding of reaction mechanisms, structure–property relationships, and thermoset chemistry. Define and optimize reaction conditions (raw material selection and ratios, catalysts, temperature profile, solvents, fillers) to achieve targeted properties such as viscosity, solids content, reactivity, and mechanical/thermal performance. Develop complete epoxy systems (resins, curing agents, reactive diluents, fillers, additives) and balance formulation requirements across performance, processing and stability. Prepare and cure representative test specimens or panels using relevant application methods and perform standard tests. - Technical Support to Commercial team Translate customer questions into structured experimental programs with clear hypotheses, milestones, and deliverables. Generate technical reports, presentations, and data packages that enable Sales to communicate effectively with global customers and partners. Benchmark solutions against competitive systems and articulate differentiated value based on data and scientific understanding. Provide support for: Customer projects (new application evaluations, product comparisons, qualification trials). Customer troubleshooting (e.g. cleanliness/stability issues, viscosity drift, defects, off‑spec performance). Internal quality or process deviations involving epoxy products. - Lab Operations, Quality & Safety Champion best practice in laboratory safety, experimental rigor, and documentation, fully complying with Westlake HSE, QMS, and Management of Change (MOC) requirements. Ensure appropriate PPE and safe handling of chemicals; support continuous improvement initiatives in lab safety and ergonomics. Document methods, experiments, and results in line with QMS expectations, supporting audits and contributing to method standardization across sites. - Cross‑functional Collaboration Work closely with: Sales, Marketing team and Product Manager serving epoxy markets. Work with R&D, Process Technology, Production, and Quality teams to ensure robust product introduction and stable manufacturing. ### Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline, with focus on thermosets, epoxies, or related polymer systems. Education and/or research experience in a relevant field (e.g. polymer synthesis labs, formulation research groups). Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and communicate complex experimental work (publications, patents, or industrial projects). Industrial experience in epoxy, thermoset, or coatings/formulation labs is an advantage but outstanding PhD graduates are also considered. Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Shanghai Shi, Shang Hai Shi, CN - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Westlake Corporation’s careers site →](https://www.westlaketalent.com/technical-specialist-chemist-epoxy-resins-formulations/job/F2F6AA2B51158F0B3002B17C4D755328) ## Hiring at Westlake Corporation - Open jobs: 288 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All Westlake Corporation jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Westlake Corporation ### [Representative - Customer Service](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/4b20edb64e87f1ef3652/) Shanghai Shi, Shang Hai Shi, CN ### [Chemist Intern (Summer 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/e7abd19227f2ca760546/) Calvert City, KY, United States of America ### [2027 Intern- Chemical Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/1e0fdfe83c55ad03c894/) Sulphur, LA, United States of America +6 more ### [2027 Intern- Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/02ac271e1f39e3a819f8/) Sulphur, LA, United States of America +6 more ### [2027 Intern- Mechanical Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/bf56511d245e35bc9268/) Sulphur, LA, United States of America +6 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Field Applications Scientist – Purification (Chromatography & Resins)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/af4b2ebe17c1d2af8066/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of ### [Intern, Data Analytics, Dispersions & Resins](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/basf/jobs/58faaf5b1dbf46947bee/) BASF · Hong Kong, HKG ### [Senior Director Customer Success, Resins and Technologies (USA, REMOTE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/jobs/42ee0f2c467cd2c85fa6/) Danaher ### [Master’s Thesis Project – Novel Approaches for Characterization of Chromatography Resins](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/jobs/166d7eab178c81caae0a/) Danaher · Uppsala, Sweden ### [Software Development Engineer, AWS Security Epoxy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/ef0e8b30b98187d5a5b7/) Amazon · FR, Courbevoie [Research & Science jobs](/functions/research-science/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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