Polymer Chemist

2 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India BacAlt Full time ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

Polymer Chemist – Biopolymers & Functionalisation @ BacAlt

BacAlt is hiring a hands-on polymer scientist to design, functionalise, and characterise next-gen biopolymers (bacterial cellulose, PGA, chitosan, alginates) for sustainable materials and cosmetic formulations.

Mid Senior-level role | MSc/PhD | 2-6 yrs exp | On-site Your City, India | ₹ LPA CTC

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Role Summary

  • Design and modify biopolymers such as bacterial cellulose, poly-γ-glutamic acid, chitosan, and alginates to achieve targeted properties like rheology, adhesion, and barrier functions.

  • Develop functionalisation strategies including grafting, crosslinking, esterification, click-type ligation, and ionic complexation.

  • Establish structure-property relationships through experimental design, and validate with analytical techniques such as NMR, GPC, rheometry, and TGA.

  • Integrate biopolymers into real product applications, troubleshoot performance issues, and collaborate across product and microbiology teams.

  • Document experiments, support IP generation, and assist with scale-up processes.

Required Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or a related field.

  • 2–6 years of R&D experience in polymer synthesis and modification, with expertise in biopolymers or hydrogel systems.

  • Proven track record of translating polymer concepts into functioning prototypes with quantifiable outcomes (such as yield, stability, or mechanical improvements).

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with biopolymers like bacterial cellulose, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginate, and protein-based materials.

  • Familiarity with click-type and carbodiimide coupling chemistries for hydrophilic polymers.

  • Start-up experience with high ownership, adaptability, and bias for action.

  • Rheology and structure-property analysis expertise in complex formulations (personal care, coatings, biomaterials).

Demonstrable Outcomes

  • Candidates should be ready to discuss 1–3 case studies showing successful progression of biopolymer products from concept to prototype and problem-solving in polymer chemistry.

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