Specialty Chemicals Specialist (Coatings)

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the development, formulation, and optimization of construction coatings such as:

• Waterproofing coatings (acrylic, PU, epoxy, hybrid systems)
• Protective and decorative coatings (cementitious, elastomeric, primers, sealers)
• Floor coatings and industrial protective coatings

1. Evaluate and select raw materials (polymers, additives, pigments, fillers) for performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability
2. Conduct application trials, performance testing, and benchmarking against market standards
3. Troubleshoot coating performance issues during formulation scale-up and application at customer sites
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, QC, Marketing, Sales) for product scale-up and commercialization
5. Support customers with on-site trials, technical presentations, and application guidance
6. Keep abreast of latest market trends, standards, and regulatory requirements related to construction coatings
7. Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and contribute to patent/IP generation when applicable

Should get insight from market/Field interaction and create product pipeline

Key Skills & Competencies

1. Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry and coating formulation principles.
2. Hands-on experience in waterborne and solvent-based construction coatings.
3. Familiarity with application methods (roller, spray, brush, trowel, etc.) and performance tests (adhesion, abrasion, water permeability, UV resistance, chemical resistance).
4. Experience in ASTM, ISO, BIS standards for construction coatings.
5. Ability to troubleshoot coating failures and provide customer-centric solutions.
6. Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.