Technologist/Chemist - Paint Plant

Role Purpose :

Responsible for research, formulation, development, testing & commercialization of industrial & protective paints. The role focuses on developing high performance coating systems that meet customer requirement, industry standards, regulatory requirement, & business objectives while supporting continuous product improvement & innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate & select raw materials such as resin, pigment filler etc.
• Conduct formulation studies to achieve targeted properties such as corrosion resistance, chemical resistance etc.
• Analyse test data & prepare technical reports with recommendation.
• Support pilot scale production & manufacturing scale-up activities.Ensure smooth transfer of laboratory formulation to production.
• Audit of process to ensure production process as per formulation recommendation, as a cross functional activity with production team.
• Collaborate with production team to improve process efficiency & product consistency.
• Investigate coating failure & recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate new raw materials & suppliers.

Preferred candidate profile

• Understanding of VOC compliance & sustainable coating technologies
• Product profitability
• Knowledge of international coating standards & global customers requirements