Research Assistant

Role & responsibilities

• Gather brief understanding of incumbent technology and explore opportunities to translate learning towards development of new solutions demonstrating performance benefits based on Project needs and end applications
• Work with Scientist on planning and execute laboratory work for evaluating new product concepts
• Develop, document and communicate work done to stakeholders
• Supply all technical information and data needed to generate necessary SDS and Regulatory documents
• Contribute to the safety teams and aid in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees

Basic Qualifications

• Master in chemistry/polymer technology With 0-2 years of experience in organic chemistry or polymer chemistry or equivalent
• Experience in handling polymer/organic synthesis procedures in a safe & efficient manner.
• Working knowledge in NMR, GC, FTIR and other characterization techniques would be an added advantage
• Ability to independently perform and co-ordinate testing, interpret results and draw analysis
• High standard of integrity and behaves in a fair and ethical manner
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred candidate profile

• Exposure to silicone chemistry in a whole.
• Good interpersonal skills for interactions with matrix global stakeholders.
• Self-motivated individual with good level of creativity, technical curiosity and strong team spirit
• Use of basic statistical tools to provide clear understanding to experimental results.