Scientist II

Job Purpose

Work on new product development, process development of existing and new products and support day to day activities of the Lab.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

• Understand the project requirements and perform Literature search using Sci finder, and other methods like STN, journal search etc.
• To perform all short of reactions with hazardous/Non-hazarous reaction chemicals in the laboratory safely for the development of products. To perform high pressure reactions both at small and kilogram scale.
• Process development and process optimization of the lead molecule, cost reduction approach.
• Hands on experience on Gas chromatography, High pressure liquid chromatography, Liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy and Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
• Proper handling and taking care of Laboratory equipment’s, which includes maintenance, dealing with vendors for annual maintenance contracts
• Vendor scouting for chemicals procurement, price reduction, working closely with procurement team.
• Write review reports summarizing the data.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

• Master of Science in organic chemistry/ M.Tech in oils, fats and Lubricant chemistry/PhD in organic chemistry.
• Candidates with lubricant chemistry backgrounds are preferred but not mandatory.
• Postgraduate should have industrial experience of minimum of 8 years.
• After PhD with minimum 2-4years of industrial experience or 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience
• Synthetic chemistry knowledge.
• Knowledge of Spectroscopic methods like GC/LCMS/NMR/Cyclic voltammetry.
• Knowledge of Lubricant chemistry is preferred but not mandatory.
• Good communication, preparing laboratory reports, good interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• Lab 5x a week
• Must be willing to be located in Maharastra, India
• May require occasional travel locally or abroad (approximately 20%).