Junior Lab Associate

Junior Lab Associate

Department: Research & Development

Location: Mumbai

Position reporting to: Global R&D Manager

ABOUT SOLENIS

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on partnering with water-intensive operations to solve complex water treatment, process improvement and hygiene challenges with advanced chemical and equipment solutions for consumer, industrial, institutional, food & beverage, and recreational pool and spa water markets.

The product portfolio of Solenis includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis has been recognized as a Best Managed Company for 4 consecutive years and was named as 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner.

Role

• The individual in this position demonstrates understanding of the basic principles and applications in their area of assignments

• Under guidance, plans and performs laboratory assignments, customer trials, tests and assembles experimental apparatus, and operates various machines and testing equipment in evaluation of products. 

• Individual must apply and interpret standard scientific theories, concepts and techniques. 

• Records experimental data, makes calculations and presents data covering work. 

• Regularly communicates progress of and requirements to complete assigned work with manager and project teams. 

• Keep Lab records and maintain instruments.

Key Result Areas

• Conversant with physical, inorganic and organic analysis

• Develops test procedures and policies for evaluating raw materials, in process and finished products

• Document product design and performance specifications.

• Run laboratory experiments independently

• Formulate products and analyze them and evaluate application parameters under minimum guidance.

• Trouble shooting of Lab equipments

• Compliance of laboratory Safety

• Maintain hygiene in lab and use tools like 5S

Functional Knowledge / Skills

• knowledge of the chemistry and formulation

• must be self-motivated

• creative

• high-level of energy

• Know how on R&D equipment and techniques

• problem solving skills essential

• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualification & Experience

• M.Sc (Fresh/1-3 yrs)

• experience in Chemical, detergent, surfactant / FMCG Industry.

Experience Level

Entry Level