Research & Development Laboratory Chemist

Laboratory Instrument Operation

The candidate must be proficient in operating the following instruments:

• Karl Fischer Titrator (Moisture determination)
• Refractometer (Glycol concentration)
• pH Meter
• ICP-OES (Metal content / corrosion inhibitor levels)
• Conductivity Meter
• Environmental Test Chamber (Thermal cycling & stability)
• Centrifuge (Stability testing)
• Corrosion Testing Apparatus
• Foaming Test Bath
• Density Measurement Instruments
• Kinematic Viscometer
• Four-Ball Wear & EP Tester
• Flash Point Apparatus (Pensky-Martens / Cleveland Open Cup)
• Pour Point / Cloud Point Apparatus
• TAN / TBN Analyzers
• Foaming Characteristics Tester
• Oxidation Stability Apparatus
• FTIR Spectrometer
• Dropping Point Apparatus for Grease
• Cone Penetrometer for Grease
  

Key Responsibilities (R&D + QC + Product Development)

R&D Formulation & Development

• Develop

  new coolant formulations (OAT, HOAT, Hybrid, Glycol-based, Water-based)

  to meet OEM specifications.
• Formulate wide-range lubricants, including

  hydraulic, gear, engine, compressor, transformer, and cutting oils

  .
• Work on

  grease technologies

  such as lithium, lithium complex, calcium, calcium sulfonate, and polyurea greases.
• Conduct performance studies including

  oxidation, wear, thermal stability, corrosion resistance

  , etc.
• Evaluate additive packages, corrosion inhibitors, antifoam agents, dyes, dispersants, and performance boosters.

Quality Control & Product Testing

• Perform

  batch-wise QC testing

  and random sampling as per

  ASTM / IS standards.

• Perform comparative studies against competitor samples.
• Troubleshoot field complaints such as

  wear, oxidation, sludge, viscosity breakdown, corrosion, drop-out, gel formation

  .
• Maintain accurate

  COAs, SOPs, lab reports, and audit documentation

  .

Production & Process Support

• Collaborate with production teams during

  scale-up

  , batch adjustments, and quality improvements.
• Conduct raw material evaluation and validate supplier quality.
• Support cost optimization and formulation improvement projects.
  

Benchmarking & Market Analysis

• Conduct competitor benchmarking for coolant, lubricant, and grease products.
• Work on formulation enhancements to improve product

  performance, stability, cost-efficiency, and compliance

  .

Desired Candidate Profile

• Detail-oriented and technically strong

  R&D Chemist / QC Chemist

  with experience in coolants, lubricants, and grease chemistry.
• Strong understanding of

  base oils, additives, corrosion inhibitors, thickener systems, glycol chemistry

  , and synthetic fluids.
• Hands-on experience with

  ASTM, BIS, and OEM standards

  for automotive fluids.
• Able to handle a wide range of

  laboratory instruments and glassware equipment

  independently.
• Should possess analytical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and documentation precision.
• Capable of working independently and collaborating with production, QA, and management teams.
  

Key Skills

• Coolant, Lubricant & Grease Formulation
• R&D Development (OAT/HOAT/Hybrid Coolants, Lubricants, Greases)
• QC Testing & Laboratory Analysis
• ASTM / BIS Standards Compliance
• Additive Chemistry & Base Oil Selection
• Grease Thickener Technologies
• FTIR, ICP-OES, Viscometry, TAN/TBN, Flash Point Testing
• Oxidation, Corrosion & Wear Testing
• Batch Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis
• Documentation: COA, SOP, Test Reports
• Competitor Benchmarking & Cost Optimization