Title: R&D Team Leader Specialty Chemicals

Department: R&D

Job Profile

We are looking to recruit an R&D Team Leader for the development of specialty chemicals at Taloja, Panvel Unit. The R&D Team Leader is expected to lead a team of 2-3 chemists to develop targeted specialty chemicals molecules from lab scale through to successful validation on plant scale.

Responsibilities

• Undertake experiments to develop new synthetic route
• Daily review of experiment results to guide R&D chemists
• Conduct literature survey
• Propose innovative solutions to improve product cost and quality
• Scale up and validate process on kilo-scale pilot plant
• Responsible for successful validation on pilot and plant scale
• Successful handover of process to Production department
• Provide timely solutions for troubleshooting of plant deviations
• Conduct regular training for development executives

Candidate Profile

• Min 5+ years of experience
• Prior experience managing team of 2-3 R&D chemists
• M.Sc./PhD in Organic Chemistry with Distinction or First-Class Passing Grade

Relevant Chemistry Experience

• Catalytic Hydrogenation
• Hydrogenation
• High-Vacuum Distillation
• Nitro to Amino Reduction
• Bechamp Reduction
• 3,3-Diaminodiphenylsulfone (3,3-DADPS)
• 4,4-Diaminodiphenylsulfone (4,4-DDS)
• Diaminonaphthalen