Formulation Chemist

SHRUSA CHEMY PRIVATE LIMITED is a specialty chemical manufacturing company engaged in the development and manufacture of waterproofing chemicals, construction chemicals and silicone sealants.

We are looking for a hands-on Formulation & Quality Control Chemist who will be responsible not only for routine quality-control testing but also for new product formulation, product improvement, laboratory trials, troubleshooting and scale-up of formulations from laboratory to production batches.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform raw-material, in-process and finished-product quality testing for waterproofing chemicals and silicone sealants.
• Develop and optimize formulations for acrylic elastomeric waterproofing coatings and other construction chemicals.
• Conduct laboratory formulation trials and comparative evaluation of different raw materials and additives.
• Assist in the development of silicone sealant formulations and product modifications.
• Conduct performance testing including viscosity, density, pH, solids, drying characteristics, adhesion, flexibility, water resistance and other product-specific parameters.
• Identify and troubleshoot formulation and production problems such as settling, viscosity variation, foaming, poor adhesion, cracking, poor water resistance and stability issues.
• Carry out laboratory trials and support scale-up from laboratory batches to production batches.
• Establish and maintain raw-material and finished-product specifications.
• Prepare and maintain QC test methods, SOPs, formulation records, batch records, test reports and Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Evaluate alternative raw materials and suppliers from a technical and quality perspective.
• Support production during new-product trials and process optimization.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, test registers and retention samples.
• Research relevant ASTM, ISO, EN and BIS standards/test methods applicable to waterproofing products and sealants.
• Maintain proper laboratory documentation and ensure consistency and traceability of test results.

Educational Qualification

Essential:

• M.Sc. in Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry

Preferred:

• Practical exposure to polymer chemistry, coatings, adhesives, sealants or construction chemicals.

Experience

3-4 years of relevant industrial experience, preferably in one or more of the following:

• Waterproofing chemicals
• Construction chemicals
• Acrylic coatings
• Polymer-based coatings
• Adhesives
• Sealants
• Silicone sealants
• Paints/coatings
• Polymer formulation and testing

Candidates with strong hands-on formulation and QC experience will be preferred.

Technical Skills

The candidate should have practical knowledge of:

• Acrylic polymer emulsions
• Fillers and pigments
• Dispersants and wetting agents
• Defoamers
• Thickeners/rheology modifiers
• Preservatives
• pH modifiers
• Coalescing agents
• Silicone chemistry and additives
• Polymer compatibility
• Dispersion and mixing
• Viscosity and rheology
• Stability testing
• Waterproofing performance evaluation
• Basic analytical and physical testing techniques

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and laboratory-oriented
• Interested in formulation development, not only routine QC
• Capable of independently conducting laboratory trials
• Good at troubleshooting formulation and quality problems
• Willing to work closely with production
• Able to document experiments and interpret test results
• Curious about developing new products and improving existing formulations
• Comfortable working in a growing manufacturing company where responsibilities may extend beyond a conventional QC laboratory role.

What the Candidate Will Get Exposure To

The selected candidate will have an opportunity to work on:

Product formulation Laboratory trials QC testing Optimization Pilot trials Production scale-up Product improvement

This is an opportunity for a chemist who wants to build practical expertise in specialty construction chemicals, waterproofing systems and silicone sealants.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply with their updated CV, clearly mentioning their experience in formulation development, QC testing and relevant construction chemical/coating/sealant products.

Preferred candidate profile MSc Industrial chemistry/Polymer Chemistry