R&D Engr/Scientist I

Honeywell International, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell India Technology Center in Gurugram is seeking an R&D Scientist I to own the Elemental Analytical Laboratory and manage daily operations. You will work with ICP-OES, ICP-MS, WD-XRF, and Combustion IC to characterize complex molecules and generate reliable data.

The role involves collaboration with R&D and Pilot Plant teams, data entry into LIMS, and strict adherence to safety policies. Shift flexibility and occasional weekend work are expected.

Qualifications

• MSc in Analytical/ Inorganic Chemistry or equivalent from a reputed university.
• 3-4 years of experience in Refinery or Petrochemicals is advantageous.
• Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and calibrate analytical instruments (ICP-OES, ICP-MS, WD-XRF, Combustion IC) and ensure data accuracy.
• Collect, organize and enter results into the LIMS system.
• Provide support to R&D and Pilot Plant teams for material characterization.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental policies in the lab.
• Communicate with instrument vendors and stay updated on analytical methods.
• Identify safety, quality and productivity improvements and implement them.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

WD-XRF

Combustion Ion Chromatography

Education

MSc in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description: R&D Scientist I, Elemental lab.

Req no: 156234, Position no: P0077080

Career Opportunity

Honeywell India Technology Center in Gurugram is seeking a R&D Scientist I position to take ownership of the Elemental Analytical Laboratory and manage its day-to-day operations.

Role Scope

The role involves working in a highly dynamic environment to characterize and evaluate complex molecules using a broad range of analytical instruments.

Schedule Expectations

The successful candidate must be flexible to work in shifts and, when required, on weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays.

Responsibilities:

• Hands on operation, analysis, calibration & accurate elemental value determination using ICP OES, ICP MS , WD XRF, Combustion ion Chromatography. Maintain inventory & provide basic troubleshooting for these instruments.
• Collect, organize, and interpret data from instruments & enter those results into LIMS.
• Interact with R&D and Pilot Plant staff to provide support, analyzing and characterizing materials for Honeywell Technology.
• Maintain compliance with HSE policies and procedures and adopt HSE requirements for safe laboratory operations.
• Communicate with instrument vendors & keep abreast of new analytical method /technique on elemental chemistry.
• Recommend and implement safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
• Occasional lifting and moving of bags, samples, and other objects up to 10 pounds may be required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum MSc in Analytical/ Inorganic Chemistry from reputed university.
• 3-4 years’ working experience in Refinery / Petrochemicals will be advantageous.
• Computer literate - including MS word and excel.
• Ability to work both independently, and in team environments.

Key Success Factors/Profile

• Customer focus and result oriented individual
• Basic knowledge on safety pertaining to laboratory operation.
• Knowledge of Foundational & fundamental chemistry with strong knowledge on mentioned instrument is a must have.
• Basic knowledge of statistics.

What personality we are looking for

• Excellent communication skills & passion for Analytical Science.
• Familiar or understanding of different refinery & petrochemical stream will be an added advantage.
• Flexible mindset & self-driven individual.

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.