Deputy Manager - Application scientist

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global bonus program

Individual performance bonus

Retirement plans

Health programs

Life insurance

Medical care

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in Thane seeks an Application Development scientist to lead new formulation development for the Flavors & Fragrances business and support regional growth. You will generate reliable data, resolve queries, and work with fellow scientists and business teams in India.

Responsibilities include formulation and application development for customer needs, analytical testing, stability evaluation, and collaboration with global R&D teams to localize formulations for regional

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Sciences or cosmetic science.
• 5–10 years work experience in formulation, application development or analytical testing.
• Hands-on lab techniques with data generation and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and application development for flavors & fragrances needs.
• Execute analytical testing, stability evaluation, and data generation.
• Support new product development and localization with global R&D teams.
• Prepare customer samples, conduct trials, and support evaluations.
• Maintain lab capabilities and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Formulation

Application development

Analytical testing

Laboratory techniques

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Job Highlights

The Application Development scientist at the Thane site leads new formulation development for the Flavors & Fragrances business to address customer needs and support regional growth. The role provides timely technical support by generting and sharing reliable data with customers and resolving application related queries. Work closely with fellow scientist and business team. This position strengthens LANXESS's innovation pipeline and technical service support for customers in India.

Perform formulation and application development for customer needs and regional business growth in Flavors & Fragrancess

Execute analytical testing, stability evaluation, and generation of technical data for customer support and product development

Support new product development and localization of global formulations with global R&D teams (US, Europe, India)

Prepare customer samples, conduct application trials, and support evaluation.

Maintain F&F lab capabilities, ensure compliance and safety, and provide strategic technical support to business and customers.

Experience / Skills

• Specific Education Master's/Ph.D degree in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / cosmetic science.


• Work Experience 5 - 10 years


• Special Skills Experience in formulation, application development, or analytical testing, preferably in Flavors & Fragrances or specialty chemicals application / synthetic labs. Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, sample preparation, data generation, and collaboration with business and global technical teams is preferred. Effective communication skills with team members and colleagues. Good English coomunication skills and proven ability to take direction and follow through with actions quickly to accomplish goals

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.
As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees. Be part of it!

What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.


• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a mixture of various benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.


• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.


• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.


• Diversity For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

Join the LANXESS team!