Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist - Material Characterization Lab

Job Description: Advanced R&D Scientist, GC / Material characterization lab

Req no: 158443, Position no: P0046642

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An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist – Material Characterization lab at Honeywell India Technology Center in Gurugram.  This position is responsible to handle multiple advanced analytical instruments related to Chromatographic methodologies & techniques. The selected candidate will be responsible for taking ownership of the Gas Chromatography Laboratory and managing its day-to-day operations complying with safety protocol as per Honeywell site. 

This role involves working in a highly dynamic environment to interact with development team, global part & managing key stakeholders. 

Schedule Expectations

The successful candidate must be flexible to work in shifts and, when required, on weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays.

Responsibilities:

• Hands on operation, analysis, calibration & interpretation of results using wide range of Gas chromatography system including conventional GC (TCD/FID/SCD), GC MS , Analyzer like SIMDIST, Reformulyzer, DHA. Provide basic troubleshooting for these instruments.
• Design, optimize, and validate new GC and GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) methods for complex sample matrices.
• Aligned with development team & understand NPD project. Prioritize delivery without compromising data quality. 
• Compliance with site HSE policies and procedures and adopt HSE requirements for safe        laboratory operations.
• Communicate with instrument vendors & optimize inventory management.
•  Keep abreast of new analytical method /advanced characterization technique related to complex hydrocarbon molecules.

• Recommend and implement productivity improvement through automation, streamlining lab process or through digitalization. 

Qualifications / Skills

• Minimum MSc in Analytical/ Organic Chemistry from reputed university.
• 7-10 years’ working experience in Refinery / Petrochemicals will be advantageous.
• Fundamental exposure to separation science & Chromatographic data handling systems like Chem station/ IRIS will be advantageous. 
• Knowledge on Two-dimensional gas chromatography will be beneficial.  

• Ability to work both independently, and in team environments.

Key Success Factors/Profile

• Customer focus, result oriented & self-driven individual.
•  Basic knowledge on safety pertaining to laboratory operation. 
• Knowledge of Foundational & fundamental chemistry with strong knowledge on mentioned         instrument is a must have. 
• Basic knowledge of statistics. 
• Flexible mindset. 

What personality we are looking for 

• Excellent communication skills & passion for Analytical Science.
• Familiar or understanding of different refinery & petrochemical stream will be an added advantage. 
• Knowledge sharing & mentorship mindset to junior scientists on technical front.