R&D Engineer (Analytical)

Avient Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation seeks a highly skilled analytical lab professional for its Global R&D Center in Pune. The candidate with M.Sc. / M.Tech will support testing and characterization of polymeric materials for advanced product development, collaborating with R&D and Global Technology teams to drive innovation.

Responsibilities include analytical testing, data interpretation across DSC, TGA, DMA, GPC, and preparing reports for cross-functional stakeholders. On-site role with a six-day work week.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./M.Tech in Polymer Science or Engineering with relevant experience.
• 4–6 years hands-on experience in analytical testing, characterization and data interpretation of polymeric materials.
• Ability to correlate data from multiple analytical techniques for material characterization.
• Working knowledge of Minitab and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AI-enabled data analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving and independent testing execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing, material characterization, and data interpretation.
• Interpret data from DSC, TGA, DMA and thermal conductivity.
• Integrate analytical findings with GPC data and other techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with R&D and Global Technology to support innovation.
• Maintain 5S and safe lab practices; troubleshoot instruments and coordinate vendor support.
• Provide scientifically interpreted analytical reports to support development activities.

Skills

Analytical testing

Material characterization

Data interpretation

Minitab / Six Sigma

MS Office & AI tools

Problem solving

Independent planning

Education

M.Sc. / M.Tech in Polymer Science or Engineering

Tools

DSC

TGA

DMA

Thermal Conductivity

GPC

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled professional for the analytical lab in our Global R&D Center located at Pune. The candidate with M.Sc. / M. Tech. will support the testing and characterization of materials and formulations for advanced product development and research initiatives. This role requires close collaboration with R&D and Global Technology teams to provide critical insights that drive innovation, material performance, and data driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Conduct analytical testing, material characterization, and data interpretation to identify materials and evaluate their physical, thermal, and chemical properties.

Integrate analytical findings with data obtained from:

Thermal techniques (DSC, TGA, DMA and Thermal Conductivity)

Chromatographic methods (GPC) and

Prepare technical reports and effectively communicate findings to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Collaborate with R&D and Global Technology teams to support innovation.

Stay updated with the latest advancements in analytical and material characterization.

Actively contributes to knowledge sharing through internal technical bulletins and Magazines.

Participate in internal expert group discussions to share analytical findings.

Perform instrument troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities, and coordinate with vendors for service support when required.

Maintain accurate laboratory records and provide analytical reports with scientific interpretation to support research and development activities.

Ensure acceptable levels of housekeeping, 5S and safe work practices in the lab in accordance with Avient standards.

Demonstrate a high level of ownership, accountability, and collaboration while working with cross-functional teams.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• M.Sc. / M. Tech. in Polymer Science or Engineering with relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of hand-on experience in analytical testing, characterization, and data interpretation of polymeric materials.
• Proven ability to correlate and interpret data from multiple analytical techniques for comprehensive material characterization and problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of statistical tools such as Minitab (or equivalent software) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and AI-enabled tools for data analysis, reporting, and presentation development.
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to independently plan and execute analytical testing with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey data interpretation clearly to internal teams.

Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry advancements and best practices.

Physical Demands:

• The requirements listed below are necessary to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this role.
• This is an on-site role requiring regular presence at the Pune R&D Center, with a six-day work week as applicable.
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, and operating laboratory equipment for extended periods.
• Work is performed in laboratory and office environments with low to moderate noise levels.
  

About Us

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.

Job Info

• Job Identification 40001189
• Job Category Analytical
• Posting Date 07/27/2026, 04:53 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time