R&D Chemist – Liquid & Polymers

Job Title: R&D Chemist – Liquid & Polymers
Department: Research & Development (R&D)
Location: Rudraram, Hyderabad
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an R&D Chemist – Liquid & Polymers to support laboratory experimentation, raw material testing and validation, new product development, product performance improvement, and technical documentation.

The candidate will work closely with R&D, QA, QC, Procurement, Production, vendors, and other internal teams to support product development and ensure consistent quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D activities including alternative raw material testing and validation, cost optimization of existing products, complaint analysis, and competitor product benchmarking.
• Support new product development and product performance improvement activities.
• Conduct laboratory experimentation and testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare laboratory batches and test them against defined specifications while following SOPs.
• Coordinate with external vendors for laboratory chemicals and required resources.
• Work with the Procurement team to develop alternate/backup sources for raw materials.
• Collaborate with QA and QC teams to ensure production batches meet required quality standards.
• Prepare laboratory analysis reports, technical documents, and ISO 9001:2015 (QMS) documentation.
• Conduct calibration of laboratory equipment and maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers as required.
• Coordinate with team members, including contract labour, for smooth execution of R&D and laboratory activities.

Required Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Hands-on experience in laboratory experimentation and testing.
• Experience/exposure to New Product Development (NPD) and product performance improvement.
• Good knowledge of tile adhesives, grouts, and coating products.
• Knowledge of raw material and finished product testing and validation.
• Good knowledge of resin-based chemistry, particularly:
• Epoxy
• Polyurethane (PU)
• Acrylics
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and documentation.

Educational Qualification

M.Tech / M.E. / M.Sc. / B.Sc. in:

• Polymer Science
• Material Science
• Chemistry

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Candidates with hands-on experience in R&D, laboratory testing, raw material validation, product development, and product performance improvement will be preferred.

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person