Manager - R&D Coatings - ISC, SEA

Position Summary:

Provide technical development & application support for the additives/surfactants used in Paints & Emulsion Polymerization market in India & ASEAN. Work closely with cross functional team members including Production, Marketing & Commercial to keep the technology objectives in line with the business priorities & growth plans.

The position will provide customer support for existing products and for development of new products and applications. The incumbent will ensure all laboratory operations are conductedsafely.

Specific Technical responsibilities include:

To assess all potential hazards and to ensure that the incumbent has full appreciation of all the safety aspects of the work.

To maintain a good housekeeping and a safe working environmental around both for the incumbent's own security and those in the area

Act always in full knowledge of and total compliance with company safety standards.

Support commercial team for identifying actual customer requirements as a basis for product selection.

Try different evaluation techniques in laboratory to assess or modify formulations to achieve desired performance targets and aid in product development.

Assess products on their ability to fulfil customer requirements.

Ensure that the projects meet required milestones and deadlines.

It will involve interface with Indorama colleagues in various functions to ensure projects are meeting scope and timing requirements.

As required, this will also require contact with the technical centers in the USA, China, and Australia.

Understand the impact of raw material choices on the properties and costs of final products and formulations.

Required Experience:

7+ year Exp years in Paints Application

Required Education:

M. Sc./ B.Tech / B.Sc. in Chemistry

Required Knowledge/Skills:

Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Good written and verbal presentation skills.

Will show initiative, drive and tenacity.

Awareness of patents and their relevance to the work.

Additional Locations:

Full time