Senior Scientist Aesthetics and Durability

Date: 23 Oct 2025

Location: IN

Company: phillipsca

Role Description

ROLE TITLE/ DESIGNATION Senior Scientist – Aesthetic and Durability
GRADE Manager/Senior Manager
DEPARTMENT R & D
REPORT TO (JOB TITLE ONLY) Head Global R&D
LOCATION R&D – India

 

Role Purpose

The applicant will be responsible for define,  planning, measure, analyze, validate  research, development activities and  investigative research with limited guidance for a broad range of materials including carbon black, nano-structured carbonaceous materials , resins, other pigments, and related compositions / formulations for plastics, ink and coating applications.

Key Result Areas

  • Gather information from different functions at PCBL Limited.

  • Collect customer insights on product applications and issues.

  • Work on R&D projects.

  • Develop experimental planning with a timeline for problem resolution.

  • Conduct laboratory studies for applications like inks, coatings, adhesives, sealants, dispersions, and material characterization.

  • Align studies with project objectives and communicate results to management.

  • Summarize findings and propose further studies or product requirements.

  • Perform root cause analysis and document findings.

  • Apply techniques to solve technical problems.

  • Address customer complaints effectively.

  • Develop new projects aligned with company growth strategy.

  • Engage with key stakeholders to understand customer applications and challenges.

  • Integrate customer insights with company technology capabilities.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to propose new project directions.

  • Support strategic R&D initiatives.

  • Establish technology platforms using existing and emerging technologies.

  • Identify future pathways through patents mapping and technology gap analysis.

  • Conduct competitive landscape assessments.

  • Scope new product ranges and applications through intra-organizational collaboration.

  • Ensure timely submission of root cause analysis reports.

  • Adhere to project charter requirements.

  • Track progress in monthly reports.

  • Gather feedback from business and stakeholders.

  • Identify new opportunities for the company and business growth.

  • Propose new products and applications to stakeholders.

Organizational Chart

Designation of immediate superior to whom the position will report Scientist - Aesthetic and durability and functionally to the Head of  R & D (India)
Role designation Scientist (Reinforcement and Aesthetic & Durability)

 

Work Relationship

Contact point
(Department/location/
Organization/institute)
Designation of person contact Purpose of contact
Internal
    QA Head
    Production head
    Unit  Head
    Technical services and business development
    Marketing team
All concerned persons To achieve the goals state in the role description

External

Laboratories

Laboratory personnel For testing

 

Experience

Post Graduate qualification

Degree: M.Tech  (Preferred) – 3
B.Tech - 5

Stream:  Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Pigment Technology / Paints and Coating Technology

Certifications NA
Experience (No. Of Years) 7 - 10 years
Functional skills Fluent English and data reporting 
•    Statistical analysis
•    Relevant experience eand know-how in regard with carbon black, and its applications in inks and coating is a must. 

 

Competencies

Being Process Oriented
Building Collaborative Relationships.
Challenging Status Quo And Innovating.
Commercial Accumen.
Communicating with Impact
English Communication(Oral)
English Communication(Written)
Ensuring Uncompromised Quality
Ethics and Integrity
Having A Strategic Outlook
Job Knowledge
Keeping Customer At The Core Of Every Action
Making Things Happen
Networking
Nurturing Your Team
Presentability & Energy
Professionalism

Skills