Development Chemist

As Development Chemist, you will work within the APAC Product Development Team , located in Kolkata, India. Focused on improving our products in order to meet customer needs , solve application problems and staying up to date on new market trends such as increasing sustainable sourcing, new technology applications and whatever comes next.

What will you do?

• Develop and improve our formulations used in the APAC Surface Chemistry market, focused on meeting customer needs such as enhancing performance, safety and quality improvement.
• Carry out all lab work necessary for tests, benchmarking and determinations, in order to answer questions and provide new solutions to customers as well as perform customer requested product analysis.
• Participate in product development projects as part of an experienced team and in cooperation with all involved parties such as Operations, Supply Chain & Commercial.
• Provide analytical service and knowledge to internal and external customers based upon the chemists’ current level of expertise. Visit customers when required to assist the Commercial team.
• Ensure that all equipment and machines in your area of control are managed with regards to safety, maintenance, calibration, and availability.
• Perform project work in cooperation with a variety of internal and external contacts.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, performance bonus and rewards
• Excellent onboarding and ongoing training programs as part of our QH University. Training and mentorship by our senior team members.
• Annual volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice part of our Global Giving Back program.
• Attractive Wellbeing, Women Inclusion, Mentorship & other programs
• Opportunity to join a market leading team where autonomy and initiative are expecte

What do we look for?

• Experience: Relevant working experience in a similar role, ideally within the chemical sector. Knowledge of Lubricants, greases, oils, coatings or other surface science related subjects is highly valued.
• All necessary product training is provided upon onboarding by our senior Development Chemist team.
• Ideal opportunity for someone who is motivated to work with both chemical & physicochemical matters and with a good balance between benchwork, theoretical work and shop floor interaction.
• Education: Chemistry related bachelor degree studies. Interest or background in physical/organic chemistry, colloid chemistry and/or metallurgy.
• Language skills: English at a professional level is required.
• Soft skills: Fast learner, pragmatic, growth mind-set, good communicator and influencer, team player and intrinsic curiosity in the soft skills.
• High safety consciousness is a must. Safety is at the core of our culture.