Principal Scientist-Speciality Polymer

ESP Engineered; Attibele; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered, located in Attibele, Karnataka, India, is seeking a Principal Scientist for Speciality Polymer. The role involves leading innovation in polymer synthesis and formulation, specifically for polyurethane, polyamide, and polyol systems. Candidates should possess a PhD or M.Tech in Polymer Chemistry or related fields, with over 10 years of R&D leadership experience. The position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with global customers and drive product development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• PhD/M.Tech in a relevant field.
• Strong experience in polymer synthesis and formulation chemistry.
• Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in R&D.

Responsibilities

• Lead polymer synthesis and formulation development.
• Drive new product development for specialty polymer applications.
• Develop scalable processes for polyurethane, polyamide, and polyol systems.
• Work closely with commercial teams to translate market requirements into product innovation.
• Manage pilot scale development and technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Build strong collaborations with global customers and research partners.
• Lead and mentor the polymer R&D team.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Formulation chemistry

Leadership in R&D

Polyurethane systems

Collaboration with global customers

Education

PhD/M.Tech in Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Scimplify is a speciality chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stake solution-from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

We enable 500+ business across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production, We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 450+ professional with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE and Indonesia.

Role : Principal Scientist-Speciality Polymer (Polyurethanes, Polyamides, Polyols)

Role Overview

Scimplify is seeking a Speciality Polymer R&D Leader to lead innovation and process development in polyurethane systems, polyamides, and polyos for speciality industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead polymer synthesis and formulation development .
• Drive new product development for specialty polymer applications .
• Develop scalable processes for polyurethane, polyamide, and polyol systems .
• Work closely with commercial teams to translate market requirements into product innovation .
• Manage pilot scale development and technology transfer to manufacturing .
• Build strong collaborations with global customers and research partners .
• Lead and mentor the polymer R&D team .

Qualifications

• PhD / M.Tech in Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering .
• Strong experience in polymer synthesis and formulation chemistry .
• Experience in global/MNC R&D environments .
• Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in R&D .