Research And Development Officer

Anuvi; Thane; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Anuvi is seeking a chemist for its Badlapur, Maharashtra factory to lead R&D on cementitious admixtures. You will develop innovative formulations, evaluate them in the lab and on-site, optimize concrete mixes, and support production and regulatory documentation. Travel to customer sites will be required.

The role requires 1–2 years in concrete admixtures with B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry, and willingness to travel for site trials and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry.
• 1-2 years of R&D experience in concrete admixtures along with other building material products.
• Willingness to travel for customer site trials, product demonstrations, and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Deep knowledge of cement chemistry, polymers, admixtures and waterproofing systems.
• Develop cost-effective concrete admixtures and scale formulations from lab to production.
• Conduct laboratory evaluation of admixtures (slump retention, setting time, permeability, RCPT, drying shrinkage).
• Provide technical support: site trials, optimize mix designs, troubleshoot workability and compatibility issues.
• Support production: batch trials, pilot production, process validation, yield, stability and storage performance.
• Prepare product specs, TD sheets, BMRs, SOPs; ensure ISO/ASTM/IS code compliance.
• Monitor market trends in admixture chemistry and sustainability initiatives.
• Vendor qualification and raw material development; support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Concrete admixtures

Cement chemistry

Polymers

Waterproofing systems

Laboratory testing

Site trials

Quality systems

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

ISO/ASTM/IS Codes

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• 1. Strong knowledge of cement chemistry, polymers, admixtures and waterproofing systems.
• 2. Develop innovative and cost-effective concrete admixtures meeting Indian and international standards:
  • Develop low-cost and high-performance formulations.
  • Scale laboratory formulations to production.
• 3. Conduct laboratory evaluation of admixtures on:
  • Slump retention
  • Initial slump
  • Setting time
  • Water permeability
  • Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT)
  • Drying Shrinkage
  • Others
• 4. Customer Trials & Technical Support:
  • Conduct site trials
  • Optimize concrete mix designs
  • Resolve workability issues
  • Troubleshoot compatibility problems
  • Assist in product approvals
• 5. Production Support & Scale-up:
  • Batch trials
  • Pilot production
  • Process validation
  • Manufacturing troubleshooting
  • Monitor Batch consistency, Production yield, Product stability & Storage performance
• 6. Documentation & Quality Systems
  • Prepare Product Specifications, Technical Data Sheets, Batch Manufacturing Records, SOPs, Validation Reports & Test Certificates
  • Support Sales & Marketing with technical presentations and demonstrations.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO, ASTM & IS Codes
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and overall product quality.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of test results, procedures, and findings. Record if any deviations from quality standards and Investigations when necessary.
  • Collect samples from different stages of the production process and perform visual inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards. Checking of RM/PM/FG as per QC specifications.
  • Develop and Implement quality control procedures and protocols to monitor the manufacturing process, identifying and rectifying issues promptly.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant safety guidelines and protocols during all stages of analysis and testing.
  • Maintain formulation records and laboratory notebooks.
• 7. Innovation & Market Intelligence
  • Monitor New admixture chemistries, Sustainable concrete technologies, Green concrete solutions, Carbon-reduction initiatives & Competitor products
  • Conduct literature reviews and monitor market trends.
  • Conduct Competitive benchmarking, Patent/literature reviews & Technical presentations
• 8. Raw Material Development & Vendor Qualification
  • Conduct Vendor qualification, Alternate source approval & Cost-benefit analysis
• 9. Visit customer sites for troubleshooting and product approvals.
  • Identify opportunities for sustainable and high-performance products.
  • File technical innovations or process improvements where applicable.
  • Assist regulatory compliance for environmental and safety requirements.
  • Develop accelerated testing methods where feasible.
  • Support training of production and sales teams on new products.
  • Maintain confidentiality of formulations and intellectual property.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic, Analytical, Industrial, or Applied Chemistry).
• 1 - 2 years of R&D experience in concrete admixtures along with other building material products.
• Willingness to travel for customer site trials, product demonstrations, and technical support.

Job Location - Factory - Badlapur, Maharashtra