China - 中文 (中国)

Associate Scientist 助理科学家,化学方向

Shanghai, China
Job Reference JR0084916
Professional Areas Research & Development
Function Research & Development
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
Years of Work Experience 3 - 5
Start date 2025-05-05

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Summary:

Responsible for the new product development projects of Louis Dreyfus Company's animal nutrition. Conduct scientific research, develop experimental plans, coordinate resources to evaluate product feasibility, collaborate with R&D teams and third - parties to implement experiments, regularly report project progress, write professional articles, apply for patents, and protect the company's technological achievements.

Main accountabilities:

  • Arrange and carry out applied and exploratory research projects, and complete tasks as scheduled.
  • Search patents and literature to understand the latest trends of technologies such as enzymolysis and fermentation in products of animal nutrition and other fields.
  • Communicate with the marketing and technical service departments, determine research priorities based on market and technical situations, and contribute to product sales.
  • Participate in the transition of new products from development to production, optimize the process through pilot - scale testing, and solve technical problems.
  • Regularly visit the market to understand customer needs and provide directions for product development.
  • Evaluate and validate various laboratory methods in accordance with standards to ensure data accuracy.
  • Publish R&D results in well - known international journals to enhance the company's visibility.
  • Provide content support for patents, white papers, and journal articles through research.

​​​​Knowledge and Experience:

  • Master's degree or above in chemical - related majors such as biochemistry, chemical engineering, and food chemistry, with a solid foundation of professional knowledge.

       Experience:

  • At least 3 years of work experience, 2 - 3 years of laboratory work experience. The work experience requirement can be relaxed for Ph.D. candidates. Familiar with laboratory operations.
  • Capable of transforming theory into products, independently designing experiments, analyzing data, and solving technical problems.
  • Have the motivation and enthusiasm to improve every aspect of product development.
  • Be able to quickly adapt to product development work in a complex industrial environment and handle multi - task and high - intensity challenges.

Languages: CET - 6 or above.

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

- A dynamic and stimulating international environment, which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.

- Learning & development opportunities.

- Competitive compensation and benefits.

- Insurance systems & schemes.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.


Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for the new product development projects of Louis Dreyfus Company's animal nutrition. Conduct scientific research, develop experimental plans, coordinate resources to evaluate product feasibility, collaborate with R&D teams and third - parties to implement experiments, regularly report project progress, write professional articles, apply for patents, and protect the company's technological achievements.

Main accountabilities:

  • Arrange and carry out applied and exploratory research projects, and complete tasks as scheduled.
  • Search patents and literature to understand the latest trends of technologies such as enzymolysis and fermentation in products of animal nutrition and other fields.
  • Communicate with the marketing and technical service departments, determine research priorities based on market and technical situations, and contribute to product sales.
  • Participate in the transition of new products from development to production, optimize the process through pilot - scale testing, and solve technical problems.
  • Regularly visit the market to understand customer needs and provide directions for product development.
  • Evaluate and validate various laboratory methods in accordance with standards to ensure data accuracy.
  • Publish R&D results in well - known international journals to enhance the company's visibility.
  • Provide content support for patents, white papers, and journal articles through research.

Experience

​​​​Knowledge and Experience:

  • Master's degree or above in chemical - related majors such as biochemistry, chemical engineering, and food chemistry, with a solid foundation of professional knowledge.

       Experience:

  • At least 3 years of work experience, 2 - 3 years of laboratory work experience. The work experience requirement can be relaxed for Ph.D. candidates. Familiar with laboratory operations.
  • Capable of transforming theory into products, independently designing experiments, analyzing data, and solving technical problems.
  • Have the motivation and enthusiasm to improve every aspect of product development.
  • Be able to quickly adapt to product development work in a complex industrial environment and handle multi - task and high - intensity challenges.

Languages: CET - 6 or above.


Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

- A dynamic and stimulating international environment, which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.

- Learning & development opportunities.

- Competitive compensation and benefits.

- Insurance systems & schemes.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.