Research And Development Officer

Role & responsibilities

1. Strong knowledge of cement chemistry, polymers, admixtures and waterproofing systems.

2. Develop innovative and cost-effective concrete admixtures meeting Indian and international standards:

• Develop low-cost and high-performance formulations.
• Scale laboratory formulations to production.

3. Conduct laboratory evaluation of admixtures on:

• Slump retention
• Initial slump
• Setting time
• Water permeability
• Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT)
• Drying Shrinkage
• Others

4. Customer Trials & Technical Support:

• Conduct site trials
• Optimize concrete mix designs
• Resolve workability issues
• Troubleshoot compatibility problems
• Assist in product approvals

5. Production Support & Scale-up:

• Batch trials
• Pilot production
• Process validation
• Manufacturing troubleshooting
• Monitor Batch consistency, Production yield, Product stability & Storage performance

6. Documentation & Quality Systems

• Prepare Product Specifications, Technical Data Sheets, Batch Manufacturing Records, SOPs, Validation Reports & Test Certificates
• Support Sales & Marketing with technical presentations and demonstrations.
• Maintain compliance with ISO, ASTM & IS Codes
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and overall product quality.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of test results, procedures, and findings. Record if any deviations from quality standards and Investigations when necessary.
• Collect samples from different stages of the production process and perform visual inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards. Checking of RM/PM/FG as per QC specifications.
• Develop and Implement quality control procedures and protocols to monitor the manufacturing process, identifying and rectifying issues promptly.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant safety guidelines and protocols during all stages of analysis and testing.
• Maintain formulation records and laboratory notebooks.

7. Innovation & Market Intelligence

• Monitor New admixture chemistries, Sustainable concrete technologies, Green concrete solutions, Carbon-reduction initiatives & Competitor products
• Conduct literature reviews and monitor market trends.
• Conduct Competitive benchmarking, Patent/literature reviews & Technical presentations

8. Raw Material Development & Vendor Qualification

• Conduct Vendor qualification, Alternate source approval & Cost-benefit analysis

9. Visit customer sites for troubleshooting and product approvals.

• Identify opportunities for sustainable and high-performance products.
• File technical innovations or process improvements where applicable.
• Assist regulatory compliance for environmental and safety requirements.
• Develop accelerated testing methods where feasible.
• Support training of production and sales teams on new products.
• Maintain confidentiality of formulations and intellectual property.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic, Analytical, Industrial, or Applied Chemistry).
• 1 - 2 years of R&D experience in concrete admixtures along with other building material products. Freshers with relevant qualifications and a strong academic foundation in construction chemicals are also welcome to apply.
• Willingness to travel for customer site trials, product demonstrations, and technical support.

Job Location - Factory - Badlapur, Maharashtra