Senior Scientist

Axalta; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta in Vadodara, India, seeks a Senior Scientist - CB3 - NM to advance coating formulations. You will apply basic knowledge of coatings, resins, and curing chemistries to product programs, prepare panels, test per specifications, and interpret results for forward planning.

With 5–10 years in coatings, you will collaborate with teams, present findings in project meetings, support manufacturing for alignment batches, and help with customer visits for new product launches.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Paint Technology, Chemical Engineering or Diploma in Paint Technology.
• 5–10 years of experience in coatings or allied industry.

Responsibilities

• Panel preparation & testing as per product specification.
• Interprets and analyzes results and suggests path forward; contributes to formulation and daily workflow.
• Produces accurate and timely results with guidance; meets project milestones.
• Communicates progress in project team meetings and presentations.
• Supports manufacturing for alignment batches; visits customers for new product launches and issue resolution.
• Maintains 5S & Safety in Laboratory & office areas.
• Accomplishes other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Hindi

English

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Networking

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Chemistry, Polymer science, Paint Technology, Chemical engineering, Diploma in Paint Technology

Job description

Senior Scientist - CB3 - NM

Senior Scientist - CB3 - NM Job Description

• Knowledge and use of concepts, practices, procedures. Applies basic knowledge of coatings, resins, and curing chemistries for certain segment, technology, or process to a business specific application.
• Panel preparation & testing as per product specification.
• Interprets and analyzes results, makes suggestions on path forward and contributes to formulating work plans and managing daily workflow {involves Preparing paint samples (including Pre-mixing, Grinding, Thinning) as per Formulation / Guidelines given by Supervisor; Panel preparation & testing as per product specification}
• Produces accurate and timely results with guidance from supervisor defined timeline (multi-projects); Has proven ability to meet project milestones.
• Demonstrates ownership mindset and removes obstacles to deliver on commitments.
• Authority and decision making limited to decisions of low and moderate impact.
• Provides input into technical discussions. Effectively communicates work progress/research results by giving internal presentations at project team meetings.
• Participates in customer and supplier meetings.
• Supports manufacturing for alignment batches.
• Visit Customer for New product launch, Issue resolution etc.
• To maintain 5S & Safety in Laboratory & office area.
• Accomplish other tasks assigned by superior.

Education Qualification & Experience

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Chemistry, Polymer science, Paint Technology, Chemical engineering, Diploma in Paint Technology.
• Minimum 5-10 years related work experience in Coatings or allied industry.

Competencies Required

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Should know Hindi, English.
• Ability to present according to the audience.
• Strong Interpersonal skills, Networking ability and Team player Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Our Company

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)

We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.