R&D Technician- Cementitious

Key Responsibilities:

• Trial Mix Support:
• Support the trial mix for research and development purposes.
• Conduct weighing, flow/slump testing, cleaning of mixing tools, water permeability tests, rheology, RCPT, wash-out, etc.
• Application Technician Support:
• Assist the application technician in physical parameter testing of competitor samples and raw materials.
• Conduct field tests at the site as per the supervisor's instructions.
• Testing and Analysis:
• Test sands, cement, chemical materials, and finished goods (e.g., sieving, flow, strength).
• Carry out and compile laboratory test results (e.g., sieve analysis, water absorption, moisture content, specific gravity).
• Conduct marsh cone and other tests as required.
• Sample Maintenance:
• Maintain samples, testing apparatus, and tools for corrosion testing (e.g., ASTM G 109).
• Prepare stability samples and support the supervisor for sample observations.
• Cube Testing:
• Perform cube de-molding, cube cleaning, and cube testing in CTM.
• Update strength results in the trial sheet.
• Stock & Materials Management:
• Monitor raw material stock availability for conducting lab trials and ensure appropriate usage.
• Pick up raw materials from the production site.
• Maintain the storage areas for cements, sands, and materials.
• Ensure the availability and implementation of PPEs and essential tools.
• Housekeeping and Safety:
• Oversee the housekeeping of the acid, alkali cabinet, raw material storage, application, and lab areas.
• Maintain safety showers, eye wash stations, and fire hydrant water levels.
• Assist in the maintenance of the outdoor premises and main lab areas, including organizing aggregates and cementitious materials.
• Calibration and Equipment Maintenance:
• Support the supervisor in the calibration of equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and other equipment (e.g., DG operation, UPS, siren, ACs, lights).
• Vendor and Environmental Support:
• Provide support to third-party vendors for maintenance of major equipment (e.g., DG, UPS, fire safety equipment).
• Assist with third-party environmental testing.
• Other Duties:
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure smooth functioning of the R&D premises.
• Assist in MSEB, MTNL, TTC, and other work as required.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Graduate degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in product development within a chemical manufacturing company.
• Knowledge of construction chemicals, R&D, QC, and cement or concrete admixtures is preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical equipment handling.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Competencies:

• Passion for innovation.
• Self-starter and proactive.
• Strong work management skills.