R&D Chemist

Haber Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Haber Inc. is seeking a skilled chemist to lead laboratory research and experimentation for product development in Pune District, Maharashtra, India. This role involves designing experiments, optimizing formulations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSc. and a Ph.D. in relevant fields, demonstrating expertise in polymer chemistry and analytical techniques. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive innovation and product success.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of polymer synthesis and analytical techniques.
• Proven experience in laboratory-based R&D environments.
• Expertise in synthesizing and analyzing results.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for product development.
• Develop formulations to improve product performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Synthesis of addition polymerization

Condensation polymerization

Emulsion polymerization

Organic synthesis

Education

MSc. in General chemistry/Organic chemistry

Ph.D. in synthetic polymer chemistry or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Research & Experimentation: Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize products, processes, and technologies. Analyse and interpret data to derive actionable insights.
• Product Development & Optimization: Develop new formulations and enhance existing products to improve performance, cost efficiency, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with market and business needs.
• Chemical Analysis & Characterization: Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis using techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, and microscopy to evaluate material composition and properties.
• Regulatory Compliance & Standards: Ensure all products and processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards. Stay updated on evolving regulations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, methodologies, and findings. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to support product scale‑up and ensure consistency in production.
• Safety & Risk Assessment: Conduct safety evaluations of materials and processes. Identify potential risks and implement appropriate safety protocols in line with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualification: MSc. in General chemistry/Organic chemistry and PH.D in synthetic polymer chemistry Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field
• Strong understanding of synthesis of addition polymerization, Condensation polymerization, emulsion polymerization and organic synthesis. Analysis & Interpretation of results
• Proven experience in laboratory‑based R&D environments
• Expertise in analytical techniques such as: