Job Description

About the Role: As a Chemical Formulation Engineer at Kamdhenu Adhesives, you will be at the forefront of innovation in our specialty construction chemicals portfolio. Your primary focus will be on developing and optimizing product formulations for our Tile Adhesive category. Job Location: Raipur Highlights of the Role: Lean hierarchy, opportunity to work alongside pedigree founders ( IIT Bombay Material Scientist, IVY League dropouts, 3X founder, ex YC Founder) Skill development Stipend ( Workshops/ Seminars/ Courses/ Books ) - 100% covered. Adventurous activities like hiking, sports events and GoKarts will be in the quite often bucket. Whereas scuba diving, treks, or retreats upon completion of milestones. Performance-based incentives and opportunity to double salary in 6 months, subject to performance. Working in a high-growth company disrupting the construction materials industry. Key Responsibilities: Technical Research : Collaborate with PhD scholars, professors, formulation freelancers and talking with suppliers and formulation engineers. Gather required technical information including reading research papers, patents, new developments, macro industry reports and talking to experts. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements to ensure our products are in line with new benchmarks in quality and performance. Product Development: Design, test, and refine formulations for multiple SKUs within the Tile Adhesive segment. Lead the development of new products and formulations, from concept to commercialization. Design and test various formulations to arrive at the optimal answer. Coordinate with in-house and external labs for tracking and faster execution of testing results. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (IS, EN and ISO), Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and data of relevant regulations and guidelines. Innovation : Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies and market trends to enhance product performance. Quality Assurance : Oversee quality control processes and standards across factories and testing labs, implementing best practices to ensure the highest level of product quality and consistency. Cross-functional Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams, including Business development, marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to develop products, perform testing and align with business objectives. Technical Support : Provide technical support on site at factories including to internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and delivering training as needed. Qualifications and Key Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy/ Chemical / Chemistry/ Material Science engineering or related field from a Tier 1 college. Master's degree/ PhD preferred. Domain Expertise : Strong technical expertise in adhesives, polymers, sealants, or construction chemicals, with knowledge of formulation chemistry and material science. Experience: (>= 2 years) Prior experience of working in the formulation department for any chemical industry (pharma, cosmetics, agri, construction, etc). Successfully led R&D projects formulating products that align with business objectives and timelines. Core Strengths : First principle thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving product development through fast execution strategy. Soft Skills : Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Technical Knowledge : Proficiency in MS Office applications and material science technical software tools (R, ML, Python preferred) Role & responsibilities