Chemist

The R&D Scientist position for the new COI Flexible Packaging is a newly created role and will be based in Mumbai. The role reports to the Global Head of R&D – Flexible Packaging. This position responsible for hot melt related activity.
Role & Responsibilities
Expertise on development of hot melt and PSA hot melt adhesive for the new products, selecting the optimum product, process, and composition.
Understand of raw material, its equivalent supplier, their qualifications and comparisons
Product characterization, application on different substrates and performance evaluation following standard test methods/SOP. in compliance with internal guidelines and ISO standards. Accurate documentation of all experimental results.
Process optimization and scaling-up. Identifying inefficiencies, implementing improvements, and developing robust lab processes for a seamless transition from lab scale to full-scale production. Collaborating with process engineers to ensure smooth production scale-up process.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving. Analysis of experimental results and identification of the root cause for product and/or performance deviations. Implementation of corrective actions to ensure reproducible results, quality, and performance.
Regulatory compliance and safety. Strict adherence to all internal guidelines, policies, and processes, as well as international standards and regulatory frameworks.
Looking for:
MSc in Organic/Polymer Chemistry, MTech in Polymer/Chemical Engineering
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the field of hot melt adhesive, polymer chemistry.
Industrial experience preferred

Work arrangement
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