In this role, as part of the Future Core formats team within the Science & Technology, Home Care category, you will develop next generation powders using renewable, sustainable, biodegradable ingredients that delivers superior cleaning and sensorial benefits to consumers while offering convenience at affordable cost
- The ambition would be to create a mix with zero carbon emission
- The key challenges to be addressed include: scouting new materials, meeting the technical and consumer action standards, establishing formulation robustness at lab &/or pilot scale & identifying patent opportunities
Main Responsibilities:
- Candidate is expected to work in the laboratory to carry out on the bench experiments & demonstrate technical performance of product prototypes.
- He/she will work with team to develop new products to offer superior cleaning benefits to consumers.
- He/she will work with teams to build laboratory and processing capabilities.
- Candidate is expected to use appropriate literature / patent / competition / supplier searches related to the projects.
- He/she will leverage on digital age tools such as automation, simulation, and modelling to minimize experiments, maximize output & speed up program delivery.
- He/she will work with external partners and suppliers to scout for technologies and speed up deliveries to market.
- He/she will interface with other Science & Technology, Global Design, Cluster Design, SEAC, regulatory teams while developing formulations/formats.
All About You:
We are looking for a person with right attitude and competencies. Candidates with one or two years of experience in product development are preferred.
- Education: B. Tech/ M. Tech in Chemical Engineering/ M.Sc. Chemistry with First class from reputed institutes
- Background/Experience: Prior 2-3 experience in powders or FMCG other relevant industries
- Technical skills: Good understanding on surfactants, colloidal science, polymers and material science, and also processing development.
- Soft skills: Teamwork, multi-tasking, good communication and writing skills, creativity, ability to analyze data and provide logical conclusions.
