Research And Development Specialist

You will be joining a leading innovation-driven organization in India, known for its advanced solutions in paints, adhesives, and construction chemicals. This company is currently enhancing its research and development capabilities and is in search of an experienced specialist to take charge of product development and scale-up initiatives. Your main responsibilities will include leading the research and development of water-based acrylic emulsions for various applications, designing and optimizing polymerization processes for new product formulations, overseeing the synthesis and scale-up of polymers for paints, adhesives, and construction chemicals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition lab-scale innovations to commercial production, conducting performance testing, benchmarking, and continuously improving product lines, as well as maintaining documentation, IP records, and ensuring regulatory compliance. To excel in this role, you should have deep expertise in water-based acrylic emulsion chemistry, a strong command over polymer synthesis, emulsion polymerization, and formulation science, proven experience in scaling up from lab to pilot and commercial scale, familiarity with application-specific requirements in paints, adhesives, and construction chemicals, an analytical mindset with practical experience in characterization techniques such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, Rheology, and the ability to work independently and mentor junior researchers. This position is based in Jhagadia, Gujarat, offering a strategic advantage with access to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and R&D infrastructure.,