R&D Laboratory Officer

Your Work Environment How You’ll Make an Impact 

As an R&D Laboratory Officer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, responsible for supporting TempRite™ CPVC product development, compound optimization, raw material evaluation, and technical problem-solving by performing laboratory tests, conducting CPVC formulation trials, analyzing test data, and maintaining high laboratory quality and safety standards. You would be directly contributing to improving CPVC resin/compound performance, processability, and customer application reliability. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:
•    Perform routine and advanced testing on CPVC resin, additives, compounds, and finished pipe/fittings samples.
•    Conduct physical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal analyses using equipment such as:
•    DSC, TGA, FTIR, MFI, Rheometer
•    Tensile/UTM, Izod impact, Heat Deflection Temperature, Vicat softening
•    Validate test results with repeatability and precision as per ASTM/ISO/BIS standards.
•    Prepare CPVC dry blends, and experimental formulations.
•    Support evaluation of lubricants, stabilizers, impact modifiers, pigments, and processing aids.
•    Assist in two roll mill trials and small-scale compounding runs.
•    Document all observations, deviations, and trial outcomes.
•    Maintain detailed lab notebooks, trial protocols, and test reports.
•    Prepare summarized technical reports and data presentations for internal and global TempRite teams.
•    Assist in creating and updating SOPs, test methods, and calibration records.
•    Perform routine calibration, performance checks, and preventative maintenance of the compounding lab equipment.
•    Escalate any malfunction or deviation to the Lab Manager.
•    Adhere to GLP, data integrity norms, and Lubrizol quality systems.
•    Participate in lab audits and inter-lab data correlation programs.
•    Follow all EHS guidelines related to chemical handling, hot equipment operation, waste disposal, PPE.
•    Support incident reporting, risk assessments, and safety improvement initiatives.
•    Support production teams in troubleshooting CPVC processing issues.
•    Assist Technical Service (TS) team with failure analysis and customer complaints.
•    Work with global TempRite R&D for project execution and testing needs.
 
Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward  
•    Master’s degree in Polymer Science/Technology
•    Minimum work experience of 2 to 6 years in polymer industry/PVC industry  - CPVC/PVC processing, testing, or compounding knowledge is an added advantage.
•    Knowledge of CPVC/PVC polymer behavior, fusion, rheology, and thermal stability.
•    Hands-on experience with analytical and mechanical testing instruments.
•    Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, and BIS test standards for polymers.
•    Strong data interpretation and report-writing skills.
•    Computer Skills: MS Office, SAP, statistical tools