Job Description
Chemist – Epoxy Resin R&D; and Formulation Company: SuperFirst Chemicals India Pvt Ltd Department: R&D; / Quality and Regulatory

Location:
Bengaluru, on site. Employment type: Full-time Role Summary We are looking for a hands-on chemist to own the technical side of our epoxy resin and related chemical products. You will evaluate our existing formulations, improve their performance, cost and consistency, and prepare the technical and safety documentation (TDS, SDS and safety standards) that supports every product we sell.

Key Responsibilities
Formulation and product improvement
• Evaluate existing formulations for performance, consistency and cost.
• Develop improved versions. Typical targets are clarity, UV stability, viscosity, pot life, cure time, hardness, shrinkage and exotherm control.
• Work on related chemicals like curing agents
• Run trial batches and scale up from lab to production with the manufacturing team. Testing and evaluation
• Plan and run lab tests: viscosity, density, gel time, Shore D hardness, curing profile, yellowing index, adhesion, and heat and chemical resistance.
• Compare our products against competitor and market benchmarks.
• Keep detailed lab notebooks and trial records, and maintain batch-to-batch quality standards.
• Investigate customer complaints and failures and recommend fixes. Documentation and compliance
• Prepare and maintain Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for all products.
• Prepare Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in the 16-section GHS format, with correct hazard classification and labelling.
• Draft safety standards and SOPs for handling, storage, spill response, PPE, ventilation and disposal.
• Keep documents current with applicable Indian regulations and standards, and support audits and customer or distributor queries.



Supplier and raw material management
• Evaluate and qualify raw material suppliers and incoming material quality.
• Support sourcing of alternatives for cost or availability with proper validation. Cross-functional support
• Provide accurate technical input to marketing and sales for product pages, labels and claims.
• Train the production and support teams on product use and safe handling.
• Required Qualifications
• M.
Sc. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Chemical Technology (B.
Sc. or B.
Tech in Chemistry, Polymer or Chemical Engineering with strong relevant experience may be considered).
• 2–5 years of experience in epoxy, resins, coatings, adhesives or polymer formulation (adjust to your needs).
• Working knowledge of chemistry: resin and hardener types, curing mechanisms and stoichiometry.
• Hands-on experience with lab testing equipment and methods.
• Demonstrated experience writing TDS and SDS, with an understanding of GHS classification.
• Good understanding of chemical safety, handling and storage practices. Preferred Skills
• Experience with casting, flooring or coating epoxy systems.
• Familiarity with ASTM and ISO test methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GHS, REACH and Indian chemical safety rules.
• Comfort with Excel and data analysis for trial comparison.
• Strong written English for technical documentation. Key Competencies
• Analytical, detail-oriented and methodical in documentation.
• Problem-solving mindset, especially for failure analysis.
• Solid safety discipline and ownership.
• Able to work independently and communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical teams. Send your CV and a brief note on your epoxy or polymer formulation experience to [email protected].

📌 Process Chemist (Bengaluru)
🏢 SuperFirst Chemicals India Private
📍 Bengaluru