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Job Title: R&D Engineer – Carbon Black & Hybrid Nanomaterial Solutions
Department:
Product R&D | Advanced Materials
Reports to:
Director – Technical & Strategy
Type:
Full-time | On-site
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Role Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and technically adept Chemical or Materials Science Engineer to lead the development of hybrid carbon-based additives combining carbon blacks, graphene, CNTs, and CNPs tailored for energy storage, coatings, polymers, adhesives, and pigment applications. The candidate will study material interactions, formulate hybrid fillers, conduct lab-scale testing, and work with industry partners to co-develop high-performance functional additives.
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Key Responsibilities:
Study the structure-property relationships of various carbon blacks across applications (batteries, polymers, inks, coatings).
Develop hybrid formulations by blending carbon black grades with graphene, CNTs, CNPs, and pitch-based graphitic materials.
Design and execute lab-scale tests to evaluate electrical conductivity, charge capacity, dispersion quality, jetness, tinting strength, etc.
Perform literature reviews, journal analysis, and patent searches to identify new opportunities for hybrid material innovation.
Select and recommend suitable lab instruments and analytical methods (BET, SEM, Raman, EIS, TGA, DSC, etc.).
Coordinate with vendors or research labs (IITs, NITs, NABL-certified labs) for specialized material testing.
Document test results, prepare technical data sheets, and generate customer-oriented product literature.
Assist the business team in preparing technical pitches and application notes for potential customers.
Engage with end-user R&D teams (battery makers, coating formulators, rubber compounders) to understand application-specific performance metrics.
Participate in customer discussions and pilot trials, and follow up on performance feedback and improvements.
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Qualifications:
M.Tech/B.Tech/M.Sc in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or a related field
2–5 years experience in carbon materials, battery R&D, polymer or coating industries
Hands-on knowledge of carbon black, CNTs, graphene, graphite, coal tar derivatives
Exposure to lithium-ion battery systems, conductive filler mechanisms, or rheological studies preferred
Must be able to work with lab instruments and interpret analytical data independently
Strong written communication and documentation skills
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Desired Traits:
Deep interest in advanced carbon chemistry and industrial R&D
Self-motivated with a learning mindset — ready to read, study, and experiment
Collaborative yet capable of working independently on experimental design
Willing to travel for lab visits, customer trials, or institutional collaboration
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Job Title: Business Development & Technical Marketing Associate
Department:
Business Strategy & Outreach
Reports to:
Director – Business & Technology
Type:
Full-time | Hybrid
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Role Overview:
ISTAR Materials is looking for a technically literate and strategically driven Business Development Associate (BDA) to bridge the gap between our lab innovations and the market. This individual will play a key role in connecting with prospects, researching applications, and building technical content that speaks to the needs of customers in the battery, polymer, coatings, rubber, ink, and adhesive industries.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Customer Development & Prospecting
Identify and connect with prospects across target industries (energy storage, coatings, rubber, etc.)
Understand client needs and articulate our product value proposition effectively
Maintain structured follow-ups and engagement strategies
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Research & Market Intelligence
Conduct business, market, and technical research on carbon black, CNT, graphene, and hybrid filler applications
Track trends, identify gaps, and communicate findings to the leadership and lab teams
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Content Creation & Brand Outreach
Develop technical and marketing content: articles, videos, white papers, brochures, slide decks, and case studies
Collaborate with the branding/design team to publish content that builds ISTAR's position as a material science innovator
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Cross-functional Collaboration
Act as a communication bridge between the R&D team, customers, and senior management
Translate customer technical requirements into internal development goals and sampling requests
Support product launches and customer trials by generating relevant literature and feedback reports
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Qualifications:
B.Tech/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
(MBA or communication background is a plus if paired with technical literacy)
2+ years in technical sales, B2B content marketing, or materials business development
Strong command over industrial carbon black applications and ability to learn quickly
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Familiarity with technical terms across battery chemistry, polymers, and coatings preferred
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Desirable Traits:
Curious and self-motivated with a learning-first attitude
Confident engaging with R&D heads, senior customers, and academic labs
Able to write with clarity and purpose for both technical and commercial audiences
Comfortable working across multiple projects, communicating consistently with the team
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