Research & Development Laboratory Chemist

Dynamic Petroleum Co.; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas firm in Navi Mumbai seeks an R&D Chemist/QC Chemist to innovate and ensure quality in lubricant and coolant formulations. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a solid background in chemistry, and experience with various laboratory instruments. The role involves product development, QC testing, and collaboration with production teams. Competitive salary and potential for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and technically strong R&D Chemist / QC Chemist with experience in coolants, lubricants, and grease chemistry.
• Strong understanding of base oils, additives, corrosion inhibitors, thickener systems, glycol chemistry, and synthetic fluids.
• Hands-on experience with ASTM, BIS, and OEM standards for automotive fluids.
• Able to handle a wide range of laboratory instruments and glassware equipment independently.
• Should possess analytical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and documentation precision.

Responsibilities

• Develop new coolant formulations to meet OEM specifications.
• Formulate wide-range lubricants including hydraulic and gear oils.
• Conduct batch‑wise QC testing and maintain accurate lab reports.
• Collaborate with production teams during scale‑up and quality improvements.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking for coolant, lubricant, and grease products.

Skills

Coolant, Lubricant & Grease Formulation

R&D Development (OAT/HOAT/Hybrid Coolants, Lubricants, Greases)

QC Testing & Laboratory Analysis

ASTM / BIS Standards Compliance

Additive Chemistry & Base Oil Selection

Grease Thickener Technologies

FTIR, ICP-OES, Viscometry, TAN/TBN, Flash Point Testing

Oxidation, Corrosion & Wear Testing

Batch Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis

Competitor Benchmarking & Cost Optimization

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Karl Fischer Titrator

Refractometer

pH Meter

ICP-OES

Conductivity Meter

Environmental Test Chamber

Centrifuge

FTIR Spectrometer

Job description

Laboratory Instrument Operation

The candidate must be proficient in operating the following instruments:

• Karl Fischer Titrator (Moisture determination)
• Refractometer (Glycol concentration)
• pH Meter
• ICP-OES (Metal content / corrosion inhibitor levels)
• Conductivity Meter
• Environmental Test Chamber (Thermal cycling & stability)
• Centrifuge (Stability testing)
• Corrosion Testing Apparatus
• Foaming Test Bath
• Density Measurement Instruments
• Kinematic Viscometer
• Four-Ball Wear & EP Tester
• Flash Point Apparatus (Pensky-Martens / Cleveland Open Cup)
• Pour Point / Cloud Point Apparatus
• TAN / TBN Analyzers
• Foaming Characteristics Tester
• Oxidation Stability Apparatus
• FTIR Spectrometer
• Dropping Point Apparatus for Grease
• Cone Penetrometer for Grease

Key Responsibilities (R&D + QC + Product Development)

R&D Formulation & Development

• Develop new coolant formulations (OAT, HOAT, Hybrid, Glycol-based, Water-based) to meet OEM specifications.
• Formulate wide-range lubricants, including hydraulic, gear, engine, compressor, transformer, and cutting oils.
• Work on grease technologies such as lithium, lithium complex, calcium, calcium sulfonate, and polyurea greases.
• Conduct performance studies including oxidation, wear, thermal stability, corrosion resistance, etc.
• Evaluate additive packages, corrosion inhibitors, antifoam agents, dyes, dispersants, and performance boosters.

Quality Control & Product Testing

• Perform batch‑wise QC testing and random sampling as per ASTM / IS standards.
• Perform comparative studies against competitor samples.
• Troubleshoot field complaints such as wear, oxidation, sludge, viscosity breakdown, corrosion, drop‑out, gel formation.
• Maintain accurate COAs, SOPs, lab reports, and audit documentation.

Production & Process Support

• Collaborate with production teams during scale‑up, batch adjustments, and quality improvements.
• Conduct raw material evaluation and validate supplier quality.
• Support cost optimization and formulation improvement projects.

Benchmarking & Market Analysis

• Conduct competitor benchmarking for coolant, lubricant, and grease products.
• Work on formulation enhancements to improve product performance, stability, cost‑efficiency, and compliance.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Detail-oriented and technically strong R&D Chemist / QC Chemist with experience in coolants, lubricants, and grease chemistry.
• Strong understanding of base oils, additives, corrosion inhibitors, thickener systems, glycol chemistry, and synthetic fluids.
• Hands‑on experience with ASTM, BIS, and OEM standards for automotive fluids.
• Able to handle a wide range of laboratory instruments and glassware equipment independently.
• Should possess analytical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and documentation precision.
• Capable of working independently and collaborating with production, QA, and management teams.

Key Skills

• Coolant, Lubricant & Grease Formulation
• R&D Development (OAT/HOAT/Hybrid Coolants, Lubricants, Greases)
• QC Testing & Laboratory Analysis
• ASTM / BIS Standards Compliance
• Additive Chemistry & Base Oil Selection
• Grease Thickener Technologies
• FTIR, ICP-OES, Viscometry, TAN/TBN, Flash Point Testing
• Oxidation, Corrosion & Wear Testing
• Batch Troubleshooting & Root‑Cause AnalysisDocumentation: COA, SOP, Test Reports
• Competitor Benchmarking & Cost Optimization