Job Description:
Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a R&T Lab Scientist.
This position will be based in Mumbai, India.
As a R&T Lab Scientist, you will:
Executing laboratory activities to support product development, testing, and market competitiveness.
Design and set up experiments for new product development projects.
Evaluate product performance through comprehensive testing of mechanical and application properties, including Tg, Compressive Strength, Shore Hardness, Insulation Resistance, Flexural and Tensile Strength, Impact Strength, Film Properties, and Lap Shear Strength.
Conduct testing to evaluate physical and chemical properties of products, including Viscosity, Gel Time, Gardner Color, Epoxy Value, Amine Value, pH, and Moisture Content.
Generate and analyze test data and prepare comprehensive reports on application parameters for both new and existing products.
Analyze competitor samples from the market to benchmark product performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Evaluate and qualify new and alternate raw material sources to maintain product quality while driving cost reduction.
Familiarity with testing methodologies for finished products across Coatings, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Composites, and Adhesives will be an added advantage.
Support packaging-related activities, including New Product Introductions (NPIs); knowledge of packaging materials is considered an advantage.
Visit customers to understand their needs and capture potential market information.
Technical Trainings & Demonstration: Conduct technical training sessions and demonstrate product applications to marketing and sales associates, distributors, and customers.
EHS: Maintain high standards of housekeeping and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) within the area of responsibility to prevent incidents, ensure compliance, and project a professional environment for customers and internal stakeholders.
What skills and experiences are we looking for?
M.Sc / B.Tech / M.Tech with 4 – 8 years of experience
Hands-on experience in testing products across Coatings, Construction, Adhesives, Electrical, Composites segments, with a strong understanding of performance evaluation and application methodologies.
Strong knowledge of polymer chemistries, particularly Epoxy, Polyurethane (PU), and Methacrylate systems.
Proficiency in handling laboratory and analytical equipment, including UTM, Impact Strength Tester, Viscometer, Gel Time Tester, DSC, FTIR, and GC.
Effective communication skills, with proficiency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Hindi and local language is preferred.
Strong computer proficiency with the ability to prepare technical reports; working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is essential.
What can we offer?
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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Skills Required
- M.Sc / B.Tech / M.Tech with 4-8 years of experience
- Hands-on experience testing products across Coatings, Construction, Adhesives, Electrical, Composites segments
- Strong knowledge of polymer chemistries, particularly Epoxy, Polyurethane (PU), and Methacrylate systems
- Proficiency in laboratory and analytical equipment (UTM, Impact Strength Tester, Viscometer, Gel Time Tester, DSC, FTIR, GC)
- Ability to generate, analyze test data and prepare comprehensive technical reports
- Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Effective communication skills in English (spoken and written)
- Maintain high EHS and housekeeping standards in the laboratory
- Willingness to visit customers and conduct technical trainings and demonstrations
- Familiarity with testing methodologies for finished products across Coatings, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Composites, and Adhesives
- Knowledge of packaging materials and support for New Product Introductions (NPIs)
- Knowledge of Hindi and local language
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
