Associate Scientist

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　　Objectives of the position

　　Ideating, Planning, and executing laboratory research for the development of automotive paints & coatings

　　Translating Automotive coatings market needs into novel coating chemistries. Innovating cutting edge automotive OEM coatings technologies and securing Intellectual Property Rights

　　Main tasks

　　Develop products (Primer, Basecoat & Clearcoat) OEM markets meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations.

　　Speedy execution of projects to ensure achieving defined milestones on time, on budget and on quality through collaborative working with Global technical and cross-functional teams in Mangalore,

　　Learn and utilize LEAN principles in product development projects.

　　Performing root-cause analyses and running proof of concept experiments.

　　Technical presentation to internal and external stakeholders: Project update meeting, R&D review meeting, Phase gate reviews.

　　Prepare and submit Invention Disclosures. Support IP team for filing patent applications and technical evaluations of patents and applications.

　　Staying current with scientific and technical advances in your working field and exploring new opportunities in coating chemistries and processes.

　　Maintaining Environment, Health, Safety protocols (Responsible Care)

　　Maintaining Quality Management Systems for Product Development (ISO9001, IATF 16949)

　　Implement EHS procedures at CTC to maintain safe working environment that supports CTC activities.

　　To ensure the safe handling of hazardous chemicals and adherence to PPE usage of the lab personnel and the Work Permit system is properly followed. Compliance of process safety and environment code as per BASF practice.

　　Implement EHS procedures at CTC to maintain safe working environment that supports CTC activities.

　　Conduct walkthrough and audits in CTC to ensure early identification of hazards and initiate timely corrective actions and preventive practices.

　　Minimum Education and Qualification required for this position

　　Education: PhD in Chemistry /Polymer

　　Working Experience: PhD: 0 to 3 years in industrial R&D set up (initial R&D experience in Paints & Coatings related area is a clear advantage).

　　Technical & Professional Knowledge : Knowledge in polymers, material science and coatings development

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　　Mangalore, KA, IN

　　BASF India Limited

　　Research & Development

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