Freshers Job at ACS International | Information Scientist Role
Are you looking for MSc Chemistry Jobs where freshers and early-career candidates can apply? ACS International India Pvt. Ltd. is hiring a Senior Information Scientist (Curation Expert) – Materials Science in Pune. Candidates with an M.Sc or M.Tech in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Metallurgy, Nanotechnology, or a related field and 0–2 years of experience can apply. This full-time, entry-level opportunity focuses on scientific data curation, materials science, literature analysis and database management.
About ACS International India Pvt Ltd.
ACS International India Pvt. Ltd. (ACS-I India) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ACS International Ltd., USA, and is part of the American Chemical Society. ACS-I India represents products and services provided by ACS divisions, including Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), supporting scientific companies, government organisations, patent offices and academic institutions in research and scientific discovery.
- Position: Senior Information Scientist (Curation Expert)- Materials Science (Entry-Level Role)
- Location: Pune
Job Description
As an information scientist, the selected candidate will be responsible for extracting, analysing, and curating complex scientific data across materials science domains such as polymer chemistry, metallurgy, nanomaterials, ceramics, composites, and semiconductors, from scientific literature, patents, technical datasheets, and safety documents. The role involves collaboration with curation teams to ensure comprehensive coverage, data quality, and database integrity supporting Research and Development across the materials sciences industry.
Responsibilities
- Data Curation and Extraction: Systematically search and identify relevant information, including chemical structures, synthesis routes, experimental procedures, physicochemical and mechanical properties, processing parameters, and measurement data from scientific literature, patents, TDS/SDS, regulatory/compliance documents, and scientific databases.
- Data Annotation and Analysis: Annotate curated data with materials-specific context: composition, microstructure, synthesis conditions, processing history, property measurements, and application attributes. Analyse datasets to identify trends, structure-property relationships, and cross-domain patterns.
- Data Quality Control: Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of curated data. Verify data integrity and resolve discrepancies through careful review and cross-referencing across sources.
- Database Management: Contribute to the development and maintenance of comprehensive materials databases, including data entry, record updates, schema adherence, and long-term data integrity within the database system.
- Process Improvement: Optimise curation workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and data quality. Develop and refine SOPs and work instructions for materials curation pipelines.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with curators, materials scientists, cheminformaticians, and stakeholders to align on data requirements and research objectives. Communicate complex materials science information clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Staying Updated: Remain current with advances in materials informatics, curation methodologies, ontologies, and domain science. Continuously update expertise across covered materials domains.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational background: M.Sc or M.Tech in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Metallurgy, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 0-2 years’ experience in scientific document curation or relevant experience.
- Sound knowledge of materials processing, structure–property relationships, and data harmonisation techniques for scientific data.
- Detail-oriented, well-organised with the ability to analyse and communicate data effectively.
- Proactively sharing knowledge and promoting a culture of excellence.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to process large volumes of technical documents efficiently while maintaining high curation accuracy and consistency.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data logging, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
For candidates seeking MSc Chemistry Jobs, this position at ACS International India Pvt Ltd. presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to the field of materials science through data curation and analysis. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply at the earliest to be considered for this role.
