About this role
Your Work Environment How You’ll Make an Impact As an R&D Laboratory Officer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, responsible for supporting TempRite™ CPVC product development, compound optimization, raw material evaluation, and technical problem-solving by performing laboratory tests, conducting CPVC formulation trials, analyzing test data, and maintaining high laboratory quality and safety standards. You would be directly contributing to improving CPVC resin/compound performance, processability, and customer application reliability. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will: • Perform routine and advanced testing on CPVC resin, additives, compounds, and finished pipe/fittings samples. • Conduct physical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal analyses using equipment such as:• DSC, TGA, FTIR, MFI, Rheometer • Tensile/UTM, Izod impact, Heat Deflection Temperature, Vicat softening • Validate test results with repeatability and precision as per ASTM/ISO/BIS standards. • Prepare CPVC dry blends, and experimental formulations. • Support evaluation of lubricants, stabilizers, impact modifiers, pigments, and processing aids. • Assist in two roll mill trials and small-scale compounding runs. • Document all observations, deviations, and trial outcomes. • Maintain detailed lab notebooks, trial protocols, and test reports. • Prepare summarized technical reports and data presentations for internal and global TempRite teams. • Assist in creating and updating SOPs, test methods, and calibration records. • Perform routine calibration, performance checks, and preventative maintenance of the compounding lab equipment. • Escalate any malfunction or deviation to the Lab Manager. • Adhere to GLP, data integrity norms, and Lubrizol quality systems. • Participate in lab audits and inter-lab data correlation programs. • Follow all EHS guidelines related to chemical handling, hot equipment operation, waste disposal, PPE. • Support incident reporting, risk assessments, and safety improvement initiatives. • Support production teams in troubleshooting CPVC processing issues. • Assist Technical Service (TS) team with failure analysis and customer complaints. • Work with global TempRite R&D for project execution and testing needs. Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward • Master’s degree in Polymer Science/Technology • Minimum work experience of 2 to 6 years in polymer industry/PVC industry - CPVC/PVC processing, testing, or compounding knowledge is an added advantage. • Knowledge of CPVC/PVC polymer behavior, fusion, rheology, and thermal stability.• Hands-on experience with analytical and mechanical testing instruments. • Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, and BIS test standards for polymers. • Strong data interpretation and report-writing skills. • Computer Skills: MS Office, SAP, statistical tools