Chief Scientist *URGENT*

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, capable and discreet R&D professional to develop and execute a confidential company-owned research project focused on the enhancement of natural stone. The successful candidate will be responsible for method development, experimentation, documentation, reporting, and protection of all confidential information, technical know-how, research data, processes, results, and intellectual property generated during the project.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize R&D methods for enhancing natural semi precious stones in line with company objectives.
• Conduct proprietary research and experimentation under strict confidentiality, ensuring all technical information, formulas, procedures, samples, data, and results are protected and disclosed only to authorized company representatives.
• Acknowledge and support that all R&D concepts, processes, methods, improvements, findings, documentation, reports, data, and intellectual property created or developed during employment belong exclusively to the company.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of experiments, observations, results, failures, improvements, and conclusions, and ensure secure storage of all research materials and project documents.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, including routine maintenance, scheduling and oversight of cleaning, and ensuring equipment is in safe working order.
• Interpret, translate, and report R&D progress to management in a timely and confidential manner.
• Follow company policies on confidentiality, invention assignment, document control, sample handling, and protection of trade secrets.

About you

• Degree holder or above in Chemistry, Engineering and Technology or relevant subject
• Experience and knowledge on Electrochemistry and can operate electrolytic equipment
• Knowledge and familiarity with natural stones and gems
• Experience in gemstone treatment, mineral processing, material enhancement, surface treatment, chemical processing, or related R&D is an advantage.
• Experience in commercial laboratory or related industry is preferred
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently
• High level of integrity, discretion, and awareness of confidentiality, trade secret protection, and company intellectual property ownership.
• Good management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical documentation skills and ability to prepare clear research reports for management review.
• Good command of written and spoken English

Benefits

• 5-day Work Week
• Performance Bonus
• Medical Benefits
• Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave
• On-the-Job Training