Research and Development Engineer/Scientist 2

Job Description: R&D Scientist II, Material Chemistry lab

Req no: 158521,  

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An excellent career opportunity is currently available for R&D Engr/Scientist II– Material Characterization lab at Honeywell India Technology Center in Gurugram.  This position is responsible for handling multiple advanced analytical instruments related to physiochemical & material characterization techniques. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing its day-to-day instrument 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 Surface area analyzer, Mercury porosimeter, Chemisorption analyzer, TGA -DSC. Provide basic troubleshooting for these instruments.
• Design, optimize, and validate new methods to evaluate catalyst & adsorbent performance.
• 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 Material science.

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

Qualifications / Skills

• Minimum MSc in Inorganic Chemistry / Material Chemistry from reputed university.
• 4-6 years’ working experience in Catalyst, Zeolites, Material science lab.
• Fundamental knowledge of Surface chemistry, Physisorption, Chemisorption.

• 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. 
• 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.