Job
Description: Lead Scientist- Waste Valorization.

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Pakka Limited

About
Pakka Limited

At Pakka
Ltd, we are committed to sustainable innovation, creating eco-friendly
packaging solutions that align with the needs of modern businesses. With over
40 years of manufacturing excellence and a solid R&D; foundation, we have
been revolutionising in three major segments namely, Wrap & Carry, Food
Services & Versatile packaging. Join us to shape the future of packaging and
make a meaningful impact.

Mission
of the Role

To transform
pulp mill and production waste streams into value-added by-products, energy,
and secondary materials—strengthening circularity and creating recent revenue
opportunities.

Key
Responsibilities
Map and analyze mill waste
streams to identify opportunities for resource recovery and valorization.
Develop innovative by-products
from lignin, ash, and sludge for applications such as biopolymers,
fillers, or energy feedstocks.
Design and implement circular




economy strategies in collaboration with recyclers and external partners.
Enhance chemical recovery
systems, reduce effluent toxicity, and drive zero-liquid discharge
innovations.
Lead lab-to-pilot trials,
validate scale-up potential, and build business cases demonstrating ROI.
Collaborate with research
institutes, startups, and funding bodies to advance waste valorization
initiatives.
Measure and report
sustainability metrics, integrate projects into mill operations, and
support commercialization of by-products.

Education
master’s or Ph.D. degree in one of the following fields:
Pulp & Paper Technology
Materials Science / Polymer
Science or related Field

Experience
10+ years in R&D; or product
development in waste valorization, circular manufacturing, or industrial
by-product utilization.
Hands-on experience with
lab-to-pilot testing and scale-up projects.
Familiarity with regulatory
compliance, environmental, and sustainability standards.
Pro

📌 Lead Scientist Waste Valorization Bengaluru
🏢 Pakka
📍 Bengaluru