About the Company For over 135 years, Osborn has been a trusted provider of expert-level application solutions. As the global leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions, we have more patents on products and processes than all other brush companies combined. Engineering expertise and manufacturing skills are what set the Osborn brand apart.

People experienced in surface treatment solutions and finishing tools. Collaborating with customers to achieve optimum results. Matching tough finishing problems with the right solutions when and where you need them.

With a globally diverse team of over 1,250 members and 13 international sales offices, Osborn serves customers in over 120 countries, offering local support to ensure world-class service and application expertise wherever needed. Osborn representatives are helping their customers finish first.

About the Role

Formulation and development of Metal Polishing compounds (Solid bars & Liquid paste or gel).

Analysis of various properties of raw materials used in new product development. Formulating and Process development of new or existing products. Feasibility analysis of new product formulations and processes, R&D; lab setup, scale up, pilot plant set up etc.

Responsibilities

- Should have good knowledge of setting up of R&D; centre or R&D; Lab.
- In charge of Chemicals testing lab and performing testing activity of compounds as well as materials.
- Formulating and processing of Solid polishing Composition bars, Liquid Polishing Composition pastes / Cream / Gel and ancillary products.




- Should be adept to making new formulations to suit different market segments such as cost effective segment or premium quality compositions segment or segments in between.
- Should have knowledge of availability of different R/M for development of new compounds & cost reduction of existing compounds.
- Technology development through Open innovation/partners to win market opportunities.
- Drafting and finalizing the MSDS required for various type of Compositions (Liquid or Solid) and making the necessary update as and when required.
- Should be able to produce documents for compliance with ROHS / REACH and such International regulations.
- Making sure the EHOS aspect and impact while developing new products and updating the same into MSDS.
- Training Production team about newly developed products and process controls.
- HAZOP study for new process and commissioning.
- Pilot plant set-up to facilitate bar processing and smooth operation equipment selection, sizing, designing.
- Co-ordination with production, sourcing, sales and customers for initial trials.
- Desirable: Fabric processing chemistry knowledge and ability to create / improve formulations to change fabric stiffness properties
- Making sure the EHOS aspect and impact while developing new products and updating the same into MSDS.





Qualifications

- M. Sc. Chemistry or M Tech Chemical (Oils, Fat, Surfactant Technology, Oleochemicals, Abrasive, etc.)

Required Experience

- Minimum 3 Years of experience in Research and Development, NPD of Soap, Shampoo, Dish Washing Liquid, Dishwashing Bar, Metal Polish Etc.

Knowledge

1. Strong technical knowledge about Formulation of Compositions such as Bar soaps, Shampoos and Cream.
2. Must be well conversant with Surfactant chemistry (e.g., colloidal, and interfacial science, liquid crystalline phase), Oil & Fat Chemistry and most importantly, Abrasive Chemistry.
3. Posses good Analytical Skills on various chemicals, Edible oil, Fat etc.
4. Chemical properties of binders & abrasive alumina.
5. Development of current products by various new formulations.
6. Knowledge of availability of different R/M for product development.
7. Should have knowledge of uses of various Analytical and testing equipment’s.
8. EOHS Awareness

Required Skills

1. Good Analytical Skill.
2. Ability to closely coordinate with a multi-cultural, multi-national team of colleagues in similar profession.
3. Ability to visit customers to understand requirements of our products, make formulations to suit the same, develop, test first in house and then at customer end

Travel Requirement: This role may be required to travel abroad for knowledge transfer as well as to understand customer expectations or for trials. Also, domestic travel to visit potential suppliers' / customers / machinery manufacturers from time to time.

📌 Research And Development Chemist (Sambhajinagar)
🏢 Osborn Lippert (India
📍 Sambhajinagar