Rubber/EVA Chemist/Lab Chemist

ARUR FOOTWEAR LTD; Una; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUR FOOTWEAR LTD is seeking a skilled professional to supervise rubber/EVA compounding and production processes, ensuring proper mixing and adherence to formulations. You will conduct lab testing on materials and finished products, analyze results, and maintain quality records to support site production.

Role involves coordinating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams, driving process improvements, and ensuring safety and SOP compliance. Prior footwear industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualification: B.Sc. (Chemistry) / Diploma in Rubber Technology / B.Tech in Polymer or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 5–8 years in Rubber/EVA Production and Laboratory Testing in footwear industry.
• Sound knowledge of rubber chemicals, compounding formulations, and quality testing methods.
• Experience in handling laboratory equipment and maintaining quality records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor rubber/EVA compounding and production processes per formulations and production plans.
• Ensure proper mixing of raw materials, chemicals, pigments, and additives to achieve product specs.
• Conduct laboratory testing of raw materials, compounds, and finished products.
• Perform tests such as hardness, density, tensile strength, elongation, abrasion resistance, compression set, and color matching.
• Analyze test results and ensure products meet quality standards before release for production.
• Maintain batch records, lab reports, and quality documentation.
• Monitor process parameters and recommend corrective actions for quality deviations.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams for process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety standards, and housekeeping practices.
• Assist in new product development, trial batches, and formulation improvements.

Skills

Rubber/EVA Compounding & Production

Rubber Chemicals & Formulations

Lab Testing & Quality Control

Documentation & Records

Process Improvement & Troubleshooting

Safety & Compliance

Education

B.Sc. (Chemistry) / Diploma in Rubber Technology / B.Tech in Polymer or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor Rubber/EVA compounding and production processes as per approved formulations and production plans.
• Ensure proper mixing of raw materials, chemicals, pigments, and additives to achieve desired product specifications.
• Conduct laboratory testing of raw materials, compounds, and finished products.
• Perform tests such as Hardness, Density, Tensile Strength, Elongation, Abrasion Resistance, Compression Set, and Color Matching.
• Analyze test results and ensure products meet quality standards before release for production.
• Maintain batch records, lab reports, and quality documentation.
• Monitor process parameters and recommend corrective actions for quality deviations.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams for process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety standards, and housekeeping practices.
• Assist in new product development, trial batches, and formulation improvements.

Requirements:

• Qualification: B.Sc. (Chemistry)/Diploma in Rubber Technology/B.Tech in Polymer or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Rubber/EVA Production and Laboratory Testing in the Footwear Industry.
• Sound knowledge of rubber chemicals, compounding formulations, and quality testing methods.
• Experience in handling laboratory equipment and maintaining quality records.

Required Skills:

• Rubber/EVA Compounding & Production
• Knowledge of Rubber Chemicals and Formulations
• Product and Raw Material Lab Testing
• Quality Control & Documentation
• Process Improvement & Troubleshooting
• Safety and Compliance