Scientist III

Shirwal, Maharashtra, India

On - Site

Position Title: Scientist Location: Shirwal, Pune Position Overview - Primary Responsibilities

- Work on new 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 efficient 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)
- Demonstrated ability to complete basic projects independently
- Experience in companies working with flexible packaging adhesives is highly desirable.

Preferred Requirement

- Deep knowledge of polyurethane and polyester chemistry.
- Experience in solvent-based and solvent-free adhesive systems (lamination adhesives preferred).
- Understanding of flexible packaging structures and converting processes (dry lamination, extrusion lamination, etc.).
- Familiarity with testing methods such as peel strength, bond strength, lap shear, and aging tests.
- Knowledge of raw materials such as polyols, isocyanates, polyester resins, and curing agents.
- Experience with lab equipment and analytical tools used in polymer/adhesive development

Travel

- Travel for customer trials, scale‑up support, and key lab/technical meetings typically

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