Director - Laboratory Depolymerization & Functional Polymers

Evonik


Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Thāne, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
Job Title : Director - Laboratory Depolymerization & Functional Polymers

Reporting to : Head of Innovation Domain Engineering Polymers

Entity : Evonik India (Evonik India Research Hub)

Work Location : Thane

Purpose of the Position :

  • The role is critical for ensuring the effective operation and success including EHSQ compliance of the Creavis laboratory (Innovation Unit) at Thane.
  • Additionally, this role holds disciplinary responsibility for all laboratory personnel of the group “Depolymerization & Functional Polymers” and, is responsible for project prioritization as well as preparation of research findings and reporting.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Principal contact person for the Creavis laboratory at Thane, India
  • Responsibility for EHSQ compliance of the whole Creavis lab. (Innovation Unit)
  • Heading the laboratory group “Depolymerization & Functional Polymers” including disciplinary leadership responsibility for the other laboratory employees.
  • Perform lab experiments.
  • Lead and support projects focused on organic and/or polymer synthesis and depolymerization.
  • Contributing to cutting-edge product development and characterization.
  • Address technical challenges with innovative solutions to improve processes and products.
  • Maintaining a safe, compliant lab environment, managing equipment, and coordinating chemical and waste handling with care and precision.

Education, Certification And/or Relevant Experience Required

  • PhD in organic or polymer chemistry and approximately 4-5 years of relevant experience, alternatively a Master's degree combined with a minimum of 12-15 years of relevant industry experience.

Additional Skills And Abilities Required For This Position

  • Fluent in written and spoken English mandatory.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills to drive success in dynamic research environments
  • Familiarity with intellectual property management, regulatory compliance, and lab safety practices
  • Strong communication skills in an international working environment

Technical Knowledge (E.g., specialized knowledge required to perform all the required tasks)

  • Organic and/or polymer chemistry background preferentially
  • Chemical and mechanical analysis
  • Proven hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, with an emphasis on synthetic techniques

Others (if Required By The Position)

  • A high level of commitment and awareness for laboratory safety requirements
  • A collaborative mindset that values teamwork and diverse approaches to problem-solving.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Sagar Khedekar

Company is

Evonik India

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