R&D; Chemist / Research Scientist – Bio-Based Polyurethane / Polymer engineer / Regulatory Engineer / QCompany: Kshetragna Agronym Private Limited

Brand: VANQORA™

Location: Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India

Employment type: Full-time | On-site

Experience: M.Tech / B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Sc / M.Sc. Chemistry / Polymer science, Ph.D in Polymers., Postdoctoral Researchers and candidates Freshers or with 2+ years of relevant experience

About VANQORA™Kshetragna Agronym Private Limited is developing next-generation bio-based polyurethane technologies, waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs), renewable polyols and sustainable coating solutions under its flagship brand VANQORA™.

Our applications include leather, footwear, automotive, textiles, wood coatings and adhesives.

We are looking for motivated R&D; Chemists and Research Scientists passionate about polymer chemistry, polyurethane technology, sustainable materials and industrial product development.

This is an opportunity to work across the complete R&D; lifecycle, from laboratory synthesis and formulation development to pilot-scale validation and commercial production.

Key Responsibilities – What You'll Do1. Polyurethane & PUD Development

- Synthesise, develop and optimise bio-based waterborne polyurethane dispersions using the acetone process.
- Develop and optimise anionic PUD formulations, including reaction parameters, dispersion stability and product performance.
- Investigate formulation variables, reaction kinetics, molecular structure and structure–property relationships.

2. Bio-Polyol Development

- Develop and evaluate bio-based polyol formulations using renewable feedstocks derived from non-edible oils and vegetable oils.
- Characterise raw materials, intermediates and final products.




- Support the development of renewable alternatives for conventional polyurethane systems.

3. Application-Specific Product Development

- Design and optimise PUD formulations for leather, textile, footwear, wood coating and adhesive applications.
- Evaluate coating performance, adhesion, flexibility, abrasion resistance, water resistance and chemical resistance.
- Develop application-specific formulations based on customer requirements and industry performance standards.

4. Testing, Characterisation & Quality Control

- Perform and interpret laboratory tests, including viscosity, pH, solids content, particle size distribution and dispersion stability.
- Conduct film formation, adhesion, flexibility, abrasion, water resistance and corrosion testing, as applicable.
- Use FTIR, DSC, TGA and particle size analysis to characterise polymers, intermediates and finished products.
- Maintain laboratory records, SOPs, experiment logs, test reports and technical documentation.

5. Scale-Up & Pilot Plant Operations

- Transfer laboratory formulations to pilot-scale reactors and support subsequent production scale-up.
- Assist in process optimisation, reactor trials, batch reproducibility and troubleshooting.
- Work closely with production, quality control and engineering teams to establish reliable manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications & Skills – Must-Have
- M.Sc. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or a related discipline; Ph.D. and postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.




- Strong fundamentals in polyurethane chemistry, polymer synthesis and reaction mechanisms.
- Knowledge of waterborne polyurethane dispersion (PUD) technology and coating science.
- Understanding of film formation, film characterisation and coating performance testing.
- Familiarity with FTIR, DSC, TGA and particle size analysis.
- Strong experimental, analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills.

Candidates with 2+ years of relevant industrial or research experience are encouraged to apply. Fresh M.Sc. graduates with strong fundamentals and a genuine interest in polymer R&D; are also welcome. Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in bio-based polyols, renewable polymers or sustainable materials.
- Practical knowledge of leather, textile, footwear, wood coatings or adhesive applications.
- Experience with laboratory or pilot-scale reactor operations and process scale-up.
- Research publications, a Ph.D. thesis or patents in polyurethane chemistry, polymer science or coatings.
- Experience with technical data sheets, test reports and formulation optimisation.

What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge bio-based polyurethane technologies.
- Hands-on exposure to laboratory synthesis, pilot plant trials and industrial scale-up.
- An R&D-driven; working environment with opportunities for technical growth.
- The opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable specialty chemicals for Indian and international markets.

How to ApplyInterested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or share their updated CV to [email protected], research profile and relevant publications (if applicable). Please mention the position applied for and your relevant experience in the application.
- Location: Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India.

📌 R&D Chemist / Research Scientist – Aqueous Polyurethane (Ongole)
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