Associate Chemist- Energy, R&D

MKS Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Atotech, part of MKS Instruments, seeks an Associate Chemist to advance R&D activities in product development, testing, and process optimization. You'll work with cross-functional teams and maintain open communication.

Responsibilities include DoE creation, formulation development, and SOP-based testing, with emphasis on documentation, safety, and teamwork. Ideal candidate holds MSc in chemistry and 6 months to 1 year lab experience, brings initiative, and collaborates to deliver robust results.

Qualifications

• MSc in Organometallic/Physical/Organic Chemistry.
• Experience in working laboratories, developing, and testing formulations & products.
• DoE preparation and project execution.
• Strong communication and ownership.

Responsibilities

• IWBS and DoE creation, executing the assigned tasks and DoEs of core projects and other assigned administrational tasks.
• Perform and execute assigned tasks and DoE towards project completion.
• Develop and modify product formulation.
• Testing and qualification of developed/ existing products as per SOP.
• Working and collaborating with other team members in laboratory environment.
• Bringing in your own ideas and approaches to the work.
• Documentation of the ongoing tasks according to the prescribed format.
• Regular communication of task completion progress to stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and self-initiated actions to maintain the project activity.Maintenance of 5S and safety as per the IMS and department guidelines.
• Active participation in team building.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of the projects and other Departmental information.
• Supporting customer process, troubleshooting, and site visit.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Ownership

Creative thinking

Education

MSc in Organometallic Chemistry

MSc in Physical Chemistry

MSc in Organic Chemistry

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

About us:

Atotech, a brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, develops leading process and manufacturing technologies for advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing. Applying a comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach, the Atotech portfolio includes chemistry, equipment, software, and services for innovative and high-technology applications. These solutions are used in a wide variety of end-markets, including datacenter, consumer electronics and communications infrastructure, as well as in numerous industrial and consumer applications such as automotive, heavy machinery, and household appliances. With its well-established innovative strength and industry-leading global Tech Centre network, MKS delivers pioneering solutions through its Atotech brand – combined with unparalleled on-site support for customers worldwide. For more information, please visit us at atotech.com.

Role Description

The ‘Associate Chemist’ will carry out different approaches and methodologies to conduct different R&D activities related to product development, testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and process optimization. You will be working closely with colleagues from your own team, other cross-functional departments, and customer support. The role is expected to maintain an open communication with team memebers.

Your Responsibilities

• IWBS and DoE creation, executing the assigned tasks and DoEs of core projects and other assigned administrational tasks.
• Perform and execute assigned tasks and DoE towards project completion.
• Develop and modify product formulation.
• Testing and qualification of developed/ existing products as per SOP.
• Working and collaborating with other team members in laboratory environment.
• Bringing in your own ideas and approaches to the work.
• Documentation of the ongoing tasks according to the prescribed format.
• Regular communication of task completion progress to stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and self-initiated actions to maintain the project activity.Maintenance of 5S and safety as per the IMS and department guidelines.
• Active participation in team building.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of the projects and other Departmental information.
• Supporting customer process, troubleshooting, and site visit.

What Will You Bring To The Team

• MSc. in Organometallic Chemistry/Physical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry.
• Experience in working laboratories, developing, and testing of formulations & products, and qualification.
• Preferred to have good knowledge in chemistry,.
• Project execution, DoE preparation.
• Creative, structured, and methodical workstyle.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• High energy, new ideas and strong sense of ownership.
• 6months-1 years of experience in R&D with focus in Chemistry.