Job
Description
Job Purpose
Analytical testing and approval of raw materials used in paints, polymers, adhesives and construction chemicals. The Job also involves developing new test methods, identifying new or alternate materials and maintaining documents.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analytical testing of raw materials and interpretation
- Developing new test methods to frame specification
- Calibration of equipment and glass wares
- Identifying alternate test methods and conducting joint testing
- Carrying out repeatability and reproducibility test
- Testing of packing materials
- Following quality management system
- Paint processing and testing
- Working for good laboratory practices
Key Performance Indicators
- Completion of raw material testing as per committed timelines
- Number of new/smart test methods developed
- Number of problems resolved
- Number of scientific write ups/presentations
Key Interactions
Internal
- Working in collaboration with various development groups.
- Continuous interaction with instrumentation laboratory and microbiology for relevant testing
External
- Interaction with plant QA
- Interaction with JVC commercial (Joint value creation team for raw material development)
Role Requirements / Specifications
Qualifications
M. Sc. (Analytical/Inorganic/ Physical chemistry)
Previous Experience
0 - 5 years in analytical testing of paint raw materials
Functional Competencies
- Experience of volumetric and gravimetric analysis
- Pigment testing
- Knowledge of sophisticated instrumental methods and their use
- Strong basic knowledge of general chemistry and polymer science
Behavioral Competencies
- Problem solving skills
- Collaborating with others to achieve team goals
- Technical writing skills and effective communication
- Keenness to understand customer requirements