Production Chemist

Role & responsibilities

Location: Nagpur / AMRAVATI

Department: Research & Development (R&D)

Reports To: Head of Innovation

Job Overview

• We are seeking passionate and detail-oriented R&D Chemists (Male candidates) to join our innovation-driven team.
• The role involves research, design, and development of chemistry-based rapid testing kits for environmental monitoring and other emerging application areas such as water, soil, food, veterinary, and medical diagnostics.
• The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing robust R&D frameworks, performing hands-on experimentation, documenting results, and contributing to technical publications.

Key Responsibilities

1.

• Develop new chemistry-based rapid testing kits aligned with market needs (e.g., water quality kits, soil health kits, pesticide residue detection, food adulteration and fortification tests, veterinary and medical rapid tests).
• Enhance existing products, including field water and soil testing kits and digital multi-parameter water quality analyzers, through iterative improvement.
• Perform prototype formulation, optimization, and validation using industry standards and regulatory guidelines (BIS, APHA, ISO, NABL).
• Conduct stability studies, sensitivity/specificity testing, and field trials to ensure product performance and reliability.

2.

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and chemistries relevant to environmental monitoring and rapid testing.
• Conduct literature reviews and stay updated on global scientific developments, patents, and competitive products.
• Explore novel reagents, colorimetric/enzymatic indicators, and strip/vial/tablet-based methods for easy-to-use kits.

3.

• Establish a structured R&D workflow including experiment design (DoE), data recording, and statistical validation of results.
• Maintain accurate documentation in lab notebooks, SOPs, and validation reports for regulatory compliance and future reference.
• Prepare technical dossiers, product manuals, and scientific papers for publication and internal use.

4.

• Work closely with electronics, instrumentation, and manufacturing teams to integrate chemistry with device design.
• Collaborate with external research labs, universities, and industry partners for joint development projects.
• Provide technical training to production, QA, and field teams during product handover.

5.

• Ensure laboratory safety protocols are followed and chemical waste is handled per statutory requirements.
• Work towards ISO/NABL/GLP compliance in R&D operations.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Experience: 2-7

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of wet chemistry, titration, and colorimetric analysis methods.
• Familiarity with spectrophotometry, chromatography, and sample preparation techniques.
• Experience in method validation, calibration curve preparation, and statistical data analysis.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for applied research.
• Performance Metrics
• Timely delivery of prototypes and validated formulations.
• Number and quality of new products developed and launched.
• Successful completion of stability studies, trials, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Contributions to patents, technical publications, and conference presentations