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
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Gather information from different functions at PCBL Limited.
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Collect customer insights on product applications and issues.
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Work on R&D projects.
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Develop experimental planning with a timeline for problem resolution.
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Conduct laboratory studies for applications like inks, coatings, adhesives, sealants, dispersions, and material characterization.
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Align studies with project objectives and communicate results to management.
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Summarize findings and propose further studies or product requirements.
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Perform root cause analysis and document findings.
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Apply techniques to solve technical problems.
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Address customer complaints effectively.
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Develop new projects aligned with company growth strategy.
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Engage with key stakeholders to understand customer applications and challenges.
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Integrate customer insights with company technology capabilities.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders to propose new project directions.
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Support strategic R&D initiatives.
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Establish technology platforms using existing and emerging technologies.
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Identify future pathways through patents mapping and technology gap analysis.
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Conduct competitive landscape assessments.
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Scope new product ranges and applications through intra-organizational collaboration.
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Ensure timely submission of root cause analysis reports.
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Adhere to project charter requirements.
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Track progress in monthly reports.
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Gather feedback from business and stakeholders.
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Identify new opportunities for the company and business growth.
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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 |
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External Laboratories |
Laboratory personnel | For testing |
Experience
| Post Graduate qualification |
Degree: M.Tech (Preferred) – 3 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
Skills