R&D - Epoxy
Astral Adhesives
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Job summary
Astral Adhesives is seeking an R&D Executive with hands-on epoxy formulation experience to develop and optimize adhesive and coating formulations. The role involves lab-scale development, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting commercialization in a fast-paced R&D environment.
You will work on selecting resins, hardeners, fillers, and additives, while analyzing curing behavior and performance properties to meet quality standards.
Qualifications
- MSc Chemistry/Polymer or B.Tech/M.Tech in Polymer/Chemical is required.
- Hands-on epoxy formulation development and lab testing experience preferred.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Formulation Development: develop and optimize epoxy-based formulations for adhesives, coatings, and composites.
- Testing & Analysis: conduct viscosity, gel time, cure profile, tensile strength, and hardness tests; ensure quality.
- Troubleshooting & Support: resolve formulation and application issues; support scale-up and pilot trials.
- Documentation & Compliance: create and maintain TDS, MSDS, SOPs, and regulatory documentation.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: collaborate with Production, QC, and Technical Services teams.
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Job description
Company: Astral Adhesives (A Division of Astral Limited)
Department: Research & Development
Location: Santej - Ahmedabad
Experience: 2-6 Years in Epoxy / Polymer / Adhesives R&D
Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry / Polymer or B.Tech / M.Tech in Polymer / Chemical
We are looking for an R&D Executive with hands-on experience in epoxy systems to develop and optimize formulations for adhesives, coatings, and related applications. The role involves lab-scale development, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting commercialization.
Formulation Development
- Develop and optimize epoxy-based formulations for adhesives, coatings, and composites
- Select appropriate resins, hardeners, fillers, and additives
- Work on improving adhesion, curing behavior, and performance properties
Testing & Analysis
- Conduct laboratory testing such as viscosity, gel time, pot life, curing profile, tensile strength, and hardness
- Analyze results and ensure products meet quality and performance standards
- Use instruments like DSC, TGA, and other analytical tools (if applicable)
Troubleshooting & Support
- Identify and resolve formulation and application issues
- Support production scale-up and pilot trials
- Troubleshoot problems related to curing, compatibility, and process parameters
Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare and maintain TDS, MSDS, SOPs, and technical documentation
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Production, QC, and Technical Services teams
- Support customer queries and application trials when required
- Strong knowledge of epoxy chemistry and polymer systems
- Hands-on experience in formulation development and lab testing
- Understanding of curing mechanisms and material compatibility
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in documentation and reporting
- Innovation and experimentation mindset
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong technical understanding
- Ability to work independently and in teams
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