Senior Engineer, Lab Technical Service, PE (Zhanjiang, CN)

BASF
BASF

Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China

Posted on Sep 14, 2026

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

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Objectives of the Position

  • HDPE product properties and competitor product technical properties benchmarking analysis.
  • Optimize product properties and downstream technical application analysis.
  • Support the Lab function establishment.

Main Tasks:

  1. Lab Function
  • Receive all kinds of training according to the company's arrangement and can provide analytical services.
  • Participate in the installation and commissioning of new laboratory equipment and the establishment, calibration, and verification of methods.
  • Participate in the preparation of analytical methods and management systems.
  1. Lab Operation
  • Perform routine and non-routine analytical tasks safely, accurately and efficiently according to laboratory testing plans.
  • Do daily maintenance and calibration of equipment.
  • Carry out good daily housekeeping and proper waste disposal in the lab.
  • Monitor and manage equipment abnormality.
  1. Technical Service Supporting
  • Trouble shooting sample analysis.
  • Support marketing and manufacture to development new product grade and new downstream application.
  • Support to conduct Product Qualification & Certification Application.
  1. Product Development
  • Meet and Improve product market competitiveness by optimizing grade properties
  • Study product technical value proposition vs. competitor’s benchmark grades in lab
  • Regular engagement and connecting with site technical department as focal point of HDPE TS team for product optimization and improvement topics.

Job Requirements:

  1. Education: College degree or above, Chemistry/Industrial & Applied Chemistry/Physical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related area.
  2. Working Experience: At least 3 years working experience in Polyethylene business, rich experience of pipe extrusion, blow molding, blown film or injection prefer.
  3. Technical & Professional Knowledge:
    • Familiar with typical plastic QC lab equipment.
    • Good communication skills in mandarin.
    • Good command on reading English.
    • Good computer skills.