Scientist III

Shirwal, Maharashtra, India

On - Site

Position Title: Scientist
Location: Shirwal, Pune
Position Overview
Primary Responsibilities
Work on current product development (NPD), product reformulation, and cost optimization projects.
Conduct laboratory-scale synthesis, compounding, and performance testing of adhesive systems.
Evaluate raw materials, resins, polyols, isocyanates, catalysts, and additives for performance and regulatory compliance.
Support scale-up from lab to pilot plant and commercial production.
Perform substrate compatibility studies for films such as BOPP, PET, CPP, PE, nylon, and metallized films.
Ensure adhesive systems meet performance requirements such as bond strength, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and aging stability.
Troubleshoot product performance issues in collaboration with production, quality, and technical service teams.
Support customer trials, technical service requests, and field failure analysis.
Maintain documentation including formulation records, test reports, and technical data sheets.




Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (REACH, FDA, etc.).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, manufacturing, and procurement.
Monitor industry trends in adaptable packaging adhesives and competitor technologies.
Documenting test results and making process improvement recommendations.
Documenting project updates and executing projects using project management methodologies.
Fulfilling responsibilities as required by the Quality System for the site/business unit.
Working in a safe and productive manner.

Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor of Science with 5 years’ experience or a Master of Science in chemistry with 2 years’ experience in R&D; of adhesives, coatings, or polymer systems (flexible packaging experience preferred).
Knowledge of the adhesives industry (manufacturing process, equipment, substrate, surface preparation methods)
Demons

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