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Job Description
- Chemist / Assistant Manager- R&D (Concrete) Department: R&D Location: Navi Mumbai Reporting Manager: Sr Manager R&D Concrete Overview The R&D Chemist is responsible for the development, modification, maintenance of concrete products manufactured by the company
- The tasks & responsibility includes: Duties and Responsibilities: Research and New develop product as per product idea developed product management
- Identify and implement the cost optimization through alternative / substitute raw materials and strategic source development in close collaboration with the purchasing department
- Cost optimization by reformulation Provide technical support to check stability of newly developed product
- Resolve product stability related issues
- Set up QC specifications of newly developed products & co-ordinate with production team for proper manufacturing & application at site
- Visit plants / sites for any product testing or urgent site issue arises
- Update and maintain calibration data for all laboratory equipment as per laboratory calibration plan and all ISO related activities
- Specifying product formulations
- Specifying production procedures in coordination with production department Taking part in new/alternate vendor development for the enhancement of product quality and cost reduction Troubleshooting - support the technical, QC and operations team as and when required
- Ensuring the ecology & safety of selected raw materials, intermediates & final products
- Be proactive in identifying safety hazards and implement corrective actions
- Responsible EHS activity & to handle EHS audit requirements
- Train and guide concrete laboratory technicians on all test procedures in accordance to acceptable and established test methods
- Keep appropriate records and necessary reports
- Prioritize the workload of team members on a weekly basis
- Train and coach direct reports to improve their working efficiency, quality of data
- Review work records to determine department productivity, quality of output and cost of service
- Develop methods to continually improve results
- Be responsible for rectifying equipment when they are not in operation
- Be responsible for the set-up, calibration, proper use and maintenance of all lab equipment to ensure their quality
- Ensure optimum lab space utilization and proper housekeeping always
- Maintaining secrecy, safeguarding confidential information & complying with Sika policies
- Support to internal online processes- PCP, NUAGE & SAP etc
- Set up good teamwork well coordination with R&D team and support functions
- Qualifications : BSc degree in Chemistry/ B
- E in Chemical engineering or Material Science
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development in Chemical Manufacturing Company for Concrete Admixture products
- Candidate must have good knowledge of cement chemistry, formulation and application knowledge of various Admixture products
- Candidate must be familiar with the relevant IS, EN and ASTM testing methods and standards for raw materials and finished product
- Proficient use of SAP
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- Highly organized with a strong focus on detail and accuracy
- Competencies Functional Knowledge of Product Development Cycle Conceptual thinking & value creation Passion for innovation Product introduction with cost control Behavioral Self-starter Technical leader in their discipline Team worker Positive and maintains good work environment