Job
Description
Job Purpose The incumbent will be responsible for the development of new products and modification of existing products in waterproofing and construction chemicals range.
Business Responsibility Areas
1) Conducting literature survey and experimental planning for new product development
2) Processing of batches and testing of the experimental designs as per the test protocol defined
3) Conducting application/ product validation trials at sites which can be located at different locations across India
4) Testing and analysis of benchmark samples
5) Evaluation of alternate RMs in the existing product formulation for suitability
6) Support to plant w.r.t. standardization of the product at PEL/ OPC
7) Maintaining appropriate and updated records of experiments in lab notebook & Optiva
8) Data tabulation and interpretation, technical report preparation and presentation at the review meetings
9) Customer complaint handling and resolution
Key Performance Indicators
Completion of all the activities assigned within stipulated timelines.
Maintaining proper records of activities in the lab register as well as Optiva.
Reproducibility and repeatability (R&R) of the work done.
Key Interactions
Internal Plant and QC, Sales & Marketing, OPC units
External Civil Applicators, Vendors, Outside testing labs, Customer
Role Requirements / Specifications
Qualifications M.Sc / B.Tech. / M.Tech. in Paints or Polymer or Chemistry with 1-5 years of R & D experience
Previous Experience :-At least 1 year of R&D experience in Waterproofing and Construction Chemical materials will be preferred especially in Gypsum based products.
Functional Competencies ;- Should be conversant with raw materials, formulation aspects, application and testing of Gypsum based Plaster and Dent filler.
Basic knowledge of Gypsum Calcination, testing of Gypsum lumps and handling of instruments related to Gypsum will be desirable.
Behavioral Competencies Good Communication skills- verbal and written; Analytical mindset; Fast learner; Team Player; Additional Requirements Should be ready to travel to plants/ OPCs/ sites on short notice