Associate Executive / Executive - Research & Development

JobItUs; Vadodara; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Vadodara seeks a hands-on pilot plant technician to operate equipment like autoclaves, reactors, and furnaces per SOPs. You will also handle forming systems and XRD/other characterization steps for plant and R&D batches.

The role requires careful process monitoring, strict safety awareness, and accurate data logging to support batch trials and scale-up activities. Strong communication is important for coordination with maintenance and QA teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydrothermal synthesis and precipitation reactors.
• Handling acids, bases, and organic chemicals safely.
• Ability to monitor processes and downstream steps.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment (autoclaves, reactors, furnaces) per SOPs.
• Handle forming equipment (extruders, mixers, spray dryers) and characterize plant batches.
• Operate lab instruments (pH meter, viscometer, moisture balance) for in-process checks.
• Execute batch trials, scale-up and process optimization studies.
• Monitor temperature, pressure, flow, and residence time during runs.
• Maintain accurate batch logs and data records.

Skills

Hydrothermal synthesis

Precipitation reactor operation

Chemical handling

Process monitoring

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate pilot plant equipment – autoclaves, precipitation reactors, furnaces & utilities as per SOPs
• Handle forming equipment – extruders, mixers, spray dryers & coating systems
• Operate characterization tools like XRD for plant & R&D batches
• Use lab instruments – pH meter, viscometer, TDS meter, moisture balance
• Execute batch trials, scale-up & process optimization studies
• Monitor process parameters – temperature, pressure, flow & residence time
• Maintain accurate batch logs & process data
• Support sampling, in-process analysis & material handling
• Ensure strict safety compliance (especially high-pressure systems)
• Troubleshoot equipment/process issues & coordinate with maintenance
• Maintain 5S standards & cleanliness in pilot plant
• Support calibration, validation & maintenance activities

Required Skills:

• Hydrothermal synthesis
• Precipitation reactor operation
• Chemical handling (acid, alkali & organic)
• Process monitoring & downstream processing
• Strong safety awareness & vigilance
• Good communication skills