Job Description
Title : Executive R&D; - Flooring
Department: R&D;
Location : Jhagadia or Navi Mumbai (Nerul)
Reports To: R&D; Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and New develop product as per product idea developed product management.
- Assist in development of current products as per inputs from product management and senior R&D; team.
- Conduct laboratory trials for flooring products
- Support formulation development, evaluation, and optimization of products.
- Perform routine testing of raw materials and finished products as per IS / ASTM / EN standards.
- Maintain accurate records of experiments, observations, and test results.
- Assist in stability studies and help resolve product performance issues.
- Coordinate with production for trial batches and ensure proper implementation of formulations.
- Provide technical support for site-related issues and product performance when required.
- Support cost optimization through evaluation of alternative raw materials under guidance.
- Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and usage of laboratory equipment.
- Update and maintain calibration data for all laboratory equipment as per laboratory calibration plan and all ISO related activities.
- Follow ISO, quality, and documentation requirements.
- Adhere to EHS guidelines and identify potential safety risks in laboratory operations.
- Maintain good housekeeping and efficient utilization of lab space.
- Coordinate with QC and technical teams for troubleshooting activities.
- Support internal systems and documentation (e.g., SAP, PCP, NUAGE).
- Be proactive in identifying safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure optimum lab space utilization and proper housekeeping always.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information in compliance with Sika policies
Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product development in Chemical Manufacturing Company with experience in Flooring.
Strong communication and inter-personal skills. Hi
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