Research Scientist/Engineer – Coating/Surface Chemistry and Materials Function: Water and Chemical System Technology Organization, Coating and Membrane Technology Laboratory Location: Shanghai Responsibilities: • Work closely with research scientists and engineers from multidisciplinary teams; • Analyze existing problems from material science point of view and translate the solutions to material needs; • Set strategy to meet the materials needs by screen, synthesis, functionalization, processing and testing for various applications including Water Treatment, Healthcare, Energy, Appliance, Electronics • Flexible among programs ranging from long-term and exploratory research to applied research & development to serve many GE businesses; • This is an Equal Employment Opportunity. Requirements: • PhD with research experiences in Polymer/Material Science and Engineering; • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills to work effectively in a crossfunctional development team; • Self-starter, independent thinker, proactive problem solver; • High energy with passion for excellence (Demonstrated ability to set and achieve aggressive goals and targets; Embrace change and technology evolution as an opportunity); • Strong environmental, health and safety ethics & play an active role in creating culture of safety. • Fluent oral and written communication in English and Chinese. • Experience with coating/surface chemistry/materials is a plus