R&D Chemist Role at Masco – Apply Online
R&D Chemist (Specialty Products)
Location: Maharashtra
Category: Engineering & Science
Job Type: Full time
Job Id: REQ49006
Remote: No
JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY: Develop new products and refine existing products to ensure market leadership position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in product and test decision-making relating to general product development.
- Maintain and update product specifications and performance properties for research purposes.
- Conduct competitive product benchmarking analyses to test gloss, viscosity, contrast ratio, flow, and leveling, and make recommendations for improvement of products.
- Define test parameters and initiate product exposure studies.
- Direct raw material evaluation tests to conclusion and peer review.
- Focus on new product development, participate in ideation and innovation.
- Conduct quality control checks and troubleshoot problems as needed.
- Train and monitor the work of Research and Development Technicians and temporary personnel in carrying out their daily duties.
- Prepare management reports and charts to substantiate facts and findings.
- Interpret and respond to requests for data and information either orally or in writing and answer related questions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Educational attainment equivalent to a master’s degree in chemistry (MSc), Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Considerable experience in chemical analysis and industrial research applications is required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR POSITION:
- Considerable knowledge of raw materials, proper equipment used in testing practices, advanced math, chemistry chemical formulation, and composition as applied to research studies in laboratory settings.
- Knowledge of QC standards, practices, production operations, processing methods, manufacturing practices and line procedures, product features, and competitive advantages.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software systems and applications.
- Ability to plan, organize, and complete work as scheduled.
- Ability to work independently, train, and supervise the work of technical personnel.
- Ability to maintain laboratory research and testing records and prepare periodic reports.
- Ability to exercise initiative in designing and implementing independent chemical research.
- Ability to communicate effectively with chemists, technicians, management, and production personnel.
- Ability to distinguish fine color gradations for testing and analysis purposes.
- Ability to use all lab processing equipment used to make and test products, including glossmeter and solid and viscosity testing equipment.
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