R&d Chemist

**R&D Chemist - Applications**

**Department**: Research & Development
**Location**: Boisar, Maharashtra
**Reports to**: R&D Manager / Technical Head

**Job Purpose**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Formulation Development**:
Develop new resin systems (epoxy, alkyd, PU, acrylic, etc.) and coatings based on customer and market needs.
- **Testing & Evaluation**:
Conduct performance testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final products - including mechanical, chemical, thermal, and weather resistance.
- **Application Trials**:

- **Technical Documentation**:
Prepare technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), test reports, and formulation records.
- **Troubleshooting**:
Provide technical support to production and customers in resolving quality or performance issues.
- **Scale-up & Transfer**:
Support pilot plant trials and ensure smooth scale-up from lab to plant. Assist in technology transfer to manufacturing.
- **Compliance**:
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations during product development.
- **Innovation**:
Keep up-to-date with latest technological advancements and suggest innovations for product improvement or cost reduction.

**Required Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry and coating technologies.
- Hands-on experience in formulation and testing of resins and coatings.
- Familiarity with instruments such as viscometers, spectrophotometers, GC, IR, DSC, etc.
- Good analytical thinking, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory reporting software.

**Qualification & Experience**:

- B. Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Paint Technology, or relevant discipline.
- 2-5 years of experience in R&D in the resin/coating industry (freshers from reputed institutions may also be considered for junior roles).

**Desirable**:

- Experience with customer interaction and product customization.
- Exposure to water-based, solvent-based, or UV-curable systems.
- Knowledge of BIS, ASTM, ISO standards related to coatings.

Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Yearly bonus

Application Question(s):

- What is your age?
- What is your total experience?
- What is your qualification?
- Where you Stay?
- Have you completed Paint Technology and from where?
- How many years of experience in R&D Application?
- What is the current company’s business and product?
- What is the current CTC?
- What is the expected CTC?
- How soon you can join?

Work Location: In person