Vat Dyes Lab Chemist

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on the development, improvement and optimization of existing Vat Dye products and shades.
• Perform testing and evaluation of Vat Dyes as per approved specifications and test methods.
• Carry out shade matching, comparative evaluation and colour performance testing.
• Evaluate product parameters such as strength, shade, tone and other relevant physical and chemical properties.
• Conduct trials based on customer, market and business requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory trials, formulations, test results and observations.
• Prepare development and trial reports with clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Support Production during scale-up and commercialization of laboratory-developed products.
• Investigate product, process and batch-related technical issues and support troubleshooting.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Technical teams to resolve development and quality-related concerns.
• Ensure timely completion of development activities to support business requirements and commercialization timelines.
• Follow laboratory SOPs, quality systems, EHS requirements and safe chemical handling practices.
• Maintain laboratory chemicals, samples, standards, equipment and documentation in an organized manner.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or equivalent.
• 26 years of relevant experience in Dyes, Pigments or Specialty Chemicals.
• Hands-on experience in Vat Dyes laboratory work will be strongly preferred.
• Experience in laboratory testing, product development and chemical trials.
• Knowledge of dye testing, colour evaluation and shade matching.
• Experience in troubleshooting and process/product optimization.
• Exposure to manufacturing scale-up will be an added advantage.
• Ability to independently plan, execute and document laboratory trials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and observation skills.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Candidates residing in or willing to relocate/commute to Ambernath, Kalyan, Badlapur, Ulhasnagar, Dombivli or nearby locations will be preferred.