Research And Development Chemist - Coatings

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and innovative R&D Chemist with experience in coatings formulation and development. The role involves designing, testing, and optimizing advanced coating systems across construction, paints, and textiles, with a strong focus on silicone-based technologies. The candidate will contribute to new product development, process improvements, and application testing to support our innovation pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize coating formulations for construction, paints, and textile applications.
• Conduct research on silicone-based coating technologies and integrate them into product development.
• Perform laboratory experiments, raw material evaluations, and application testing.
• Collaborate with the production team to scale up formulations from lab to pilot to full-scale manufacturing.
• Maintain detailed documentation of formulations, experiments, and results.
• Stay updated with new raw materials, technologies, and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Manufacturing, Quality) for technical support and product improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all lab activities
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of polymer chemistry, surface coatings, and formulation science.
• Hands-on experience with raw materials, additives, and coating performance testing.
• Knowledge of construction coatings, paints, or textile finishes is preferred.
• Familiarity with silicone chemistry and applications in coatings is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  

Qualification

• M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry, Surface Coating, or related specialization preferred).
• 2 to 5 years of experience in coatings R&D / formulation (fresher with relevant projects may also be considered).
  

Who Should Apply

• Chemists passionate about creating next-generation coating solutions.
• Candidates with experience in coatings for construction, paints, or textiles

Professionals with interest/experience in silicone-based coatings and nanotechnology.