Deputy Manager - Application scientist

LANXESS; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global bonus

Retirement plan

Flexible work

Training & development

Life insurance

Medical care

Job summary

LANXESS in Thane, India is seeking an Application Development Scientist to lead new formulation development for the Flavors & Fragrances business. You will generate technical data, support regional growth, and collaborate with global R&D teams to speed up product development and localization.

The role requires hands-on laboratory work, strong communication in English, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data and customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Chemistry or related field with emphasis on formulation and analytical work.
• Hands-on formulation, application development and analytical testing experience.
• Good English communication and the ability to collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead new formulation development for Flavors & Fragrances to address customer needs.
• Provide timely technical support by generating reliable data for customers.
• Execute analytical testing, stability evaluation and data generation for customers and product development.
• Support new product development and localization with global R&D teams (US, Europe, India).
• Prepare customer samples, conduct trials and support evaluation; maintain lab capabilities and safety.

Skills

Formulation

Analytical testing

Data generation

Communication skills

Education

MSc/PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Lab techniques

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!