Development Chemist

As Development Chemist, you will work within the APAC Product Development Team , located in Kolkata, India. Focused on improving our products in order to meet customer needs , solve application problems and staying up to date on new market trends such as increasing sustainable sourcing, new technology applications and whatever comes next. What will you do?

Develop and improve our formulations used in the APAC Surface Chemistry market, focused on meeting customer needs such as enhancing performance, safety and quality improvement. Carry out all lab work necessary for tests, benchmarking and determinations, in order to answer questions and provide new solutions to customers as well as perform customer requested product analysis. Participate in product development projects as part of an experienced team and in cooperation with all involved parties such as Operations, Supply Chain & Commercial.

Provide analytical service and knowledge to internal and external customers based upon the chemists’ current level of expertise. Visit customers when required to assist the Commercial team. Ensure that all equipment and machines in your area of control are managed with regards to safety, maintenance, calibration, and availability.

Perform project work in cooperation with a variety of internal and external contacts. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary, performance bonus and rewards Excellent onboarding and ongoing training programs as part of our QH University.

Training and mentorship by our senior team members. Annual volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice part of our Global Giving Back program. Attractive Wellbeing, Women Inclusion, Mentorship & other programs Opportunity to join a market leading team where autonomy and initiative are expecte What do we look for?

Experience: Relevant working experience in a similar role, ideally within the chemical sector. Knowledge of Lubricants, greases, oils, coatings or other surface science related subjects is highly valued. All necessary product training is provided upon onboarding by our senior Development Chemist team.

Ideal opportunity for someone who is motivated to work with both chemical & physicochemical matters and with a good balance between benchwork, theoretical work and shop floor interaction. Education: Chemistry related bachelor degree studies. Interest or background in physical/organic chemistry, colloid chemistry and/or metallurgy.

Language skills: English at a professional level is required. Soft skills: Fast learner, pragmatic, growth mind-set, good communicator and influencer, team player and intrinsic curiosity in the soft skills. High safety consciousness is a must.

Safety is at the core of our culture. Join the team and let's innovate together for a better future ! Are you a QH colleague ?

Contact Barbara Valdez, TA Partner or your HRBP on more information on how to apply or to refer a candidate. #LI-DNI