Scientist, Rubber Systems

Aditya Birla Group; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Group is seeking a Scientist for Rubber Systems in its Carbon Black division. The role focuses on leading applied research and new product development for tire and mechanical rubber goods, driving concepts from ideation to commercialization, and supporting growth and profitability objectives.

Responsibilities include planning plant trials, collaborating with sales and marketing, managing IP, and representing Birla Carbon at conferences and events.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Polymer or Rubber Technology or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in rubber, tire, carbon black or related R&D environments.
• Experience leading NPD projects and customer-facing technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied research to develop carbon black products and understand structure-property relationships.
• Manage NPD projects through stage-gate process from ideation to commercialization.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and generate actionable insights.

Skills

Rubber science & technology

New product development (NPD)

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Physical Sciences/Engineering/Polymer or Rubber Technology

Job description

At the Aditya Birla Group, our Corporate Vision is aligned and intricately woven with our People Vision.

Scientist, Rubber Systems

Designation : Scientist

Organization : Carbon Black

Job Description:

Role Purpose:
Lead applied research and new product development (NPD) for tire and mechanical rubber goods (MRG) applications, driving projects from concept to commercialization and supporting Birla Carbon's growth and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research to develop new carbon black products and understand structure-property relationships.
• Lead and manage NPD projects through the stage-gate process from ideation to commercialization.
• Design experiments, analyze technical data, and generate actionable insights.
• Plan and support plant trials, product validation, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Engage with customers, sales, technical service, and marketing teams to introduce and commercialize new products.
• Manage project documentation and intellectual property (IP) activities.
• Represent Birla Carbon at technical conferences, seminars, and customer events.
• Identifying new product opportunities through research, industry trends, and customer insights.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful commercialization.
• Demonstrating product value through technical data and customer engagement.
• Managing multiple stakeholders without direct authority.

Critical Skills

• Rubber Science & Technology
• New Product Development (NPD)
• Project Management

Experience & Qualification

• Master's or PhD in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Polymer/Rubber Technology, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in rubber, tire, carbon black, or related R&D environments.
• Experience leading NPD projects and customer-facing technical discussions.
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