R&D/TS&D Technologist

DOW CHEMICAL INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement savings program

Employee stock purchase

Training & mentoring

Job summary

Dow India is seeking a seasoned R&D/TS&D Technologist to support formulation and application development for industrial solutions. You will execute laboratory experiments, generate technical data, and assist customer and internal projects while upholding safety, quality, and documentation standards.

You will lead formulation development, perform stability and performance evaluations, and maintain high-quality data packages to support trials and discussions with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or science related field is strongly required.
• 6–8 years of hands-on laboratory experience in application laboratories within chemical or specialty materials industries.
• Familiarity with agrochemical or specialty chemical application systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of formulation testing, data interpretation and lab best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute formulation development and application testing activities in line with project objectives.
• Design and conduct performance and stability evaluations including dispersion, emulsification, wetting, foaming, rheology, and compatibility studies.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Generate, record and maintain high-quality, well-documented experimental data.
• Prepare application samples and develop detailed technical data packages for trials and customer discussions.
• Ensure strict compliance with laboratory safety, chemical handling and quality management systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency with ELN, CISPro and MOC data management tools.

Skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Lab safety

Data interpretation

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

ELN

CISPro

MOC

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and the role

As a R&D/TS&D Technologist, you will support formulation and application development activities for Industrial Solutions, with a focus on industrial and consumer sector. You will execute complex laboratory experiments, generate high-quality technical data, and support customer and internal projects while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute formulation development and application testing activities in alignment with project objectives.
• Design and conduct comprehensive performance and stability evaluations, including dispersion, emulsification, wetting, foaming, rheological behaviour, and compatibility studies.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (e.g., mixers, viscometers, rheometers, spray dryers, extruders) to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Generate, record, and maintain high-quality, well-documented experimental data to support internal R&D initiatives and technical assessments.
• Prepare application samples and develop detailed technical data packages to support product trials, customer evaluations, and technical discussions.
• Ensure strict compliance with laboratory safety protocols, chemical handling regulations, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory information and data management systems, including ELN, CISPro, MOC, and related digital tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or science related field is strongly required.
• 6 - 8 years of hands‑on laboratory experience in application laboratories within the chemical or specialty materials industry.
• Familiarity with agrochemical, specialty chemicals, or related application systems (e.g additives, or surfactant‑based formulations) will be plus.
• Strong understanding of formulation testing, data interpretation, and laboratory best practices. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple laboratory priorities.

Your Skills

• Quick learner and ability to run multiple projects in parallel
• Rigorous scientific approach with attention to details
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, within collaborative settings.
• Effective team player in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Excellence in documenting rigorously lab activities
• Strong safety behaviour

Additional Note – No relocation is supported for this role

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer‑centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high‑growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care. A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non‑profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives. As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.