Research associate

Company Description Croda India Company Private Limited is part of Croda International, a global specialty chemical company serving diverse markets such as personal care, life sciences, and industrial applications. The company focuses on delivering high-performance, sustainable ingredients and technologies that add value to customers’ products and processes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Croda supports research and development activities that drive new solutions and product improvements. Team members benefit from working in a science-led, quality-focused environment with opportunities to contribute to impactful projects and long-term customer partnerships.
Role Description The Research Associate role is a full-time, on-site position based in Navi Mumbai. The person in this role will support laboratory experiments, formulate and test samples, and collect and analyze data to evaluate product performance. They will document experimental methods, results, and conclusions in a clear, organized manner, and assist in preparing technical reports and presentations for internal teams and customers. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinating with cross-functional teams such as technical service and production, and contributing to the development and optimization of new and existing formulations. The role may also involve literature reviews, benchmarking competitor products, and supporting scale-up trials as needed.
Qualifications
Solid foundation in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline, with hands-on laboratory experience.
Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze data using appropriate methods, and interpret results to guide product or process development.
Strong documentation skills, including accurate record-keeping, technical writing, and preparation of reports or presentations.
Familiarity with laboratory safety practices, quality procedures, and basic analytical techniques and instrumentation.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with technical, production, and commercial teams.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced research environment.
Proficiency in common office and data analysis software (e.g., MS Office; basic statistical tools), with willingness to learn new tools.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field; prior experience in specialty chemicals, personal care, or related industries is an advantage.

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