Scientist II

Job Purpose

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%).