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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 🎯 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. 🔍 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. 🧠 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 💡 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 🧪 Job Title: Business Development & Technical Marketing Associate Department: Business Strategy & Outreach Reports to: Director – Business & Technology Type: Full-time | Hybrid 🎯 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. 🔑 Key Responsibilities: 🧩 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 📘 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 🖋️ 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 🤝 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 🎓 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 🧠 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 Show more Show less
