Deputy Manager - Application scientist

About the Position

Deputy Manager - Application Scientist

Thane (W), IN-MH, India, 400604

Category: Application & Product Development

Job ID: 8380

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Location: Thane (W), India

Work Location Type: Onsite

Job Highlights

The Application Development Scientist at the Thane site leads new formulation development for the Flavors & Fragrances business to address customer needs and support regional growth. The role provides timely technical support by generating and sharing reliable data with customers and resolving application-related queries. Work closely with fellow scientists and the business team. This position strengthens LANXESS’s innovation pipeline and technical service support for customers in India.

Responsibilities

• Perform formulation and application development for customer needs and regional business growth in Flavors & Fragrances.
• Execute analytical testing, stability evaluation, and generation of technical data for customer support and product development.
• Support new product development and localization of global formulations with global R&D teams (US, Europe, India).
• Prepare customer samples, conduct application trials, and support evaluation.
• Maintain F&F lab capabilities, ensure compliance and safety, and provide strategic technical support to business and customers.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s/Ph.D. degree in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Cosmetic Science.
• Experience: 5 - 10 years.
• Skills:
  • Experience in formulation, application development, or analytical testing, preferably in Flavors & Fragrances or specialty chemicals application / synthetic labs.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, sample preparation, data generation, and collaboration with business and global technical teams.
  • Effective communication skills with team members and colleagues.
  • Good English communication skills and proven ability to take direction and follow through with actions quickly to accomplish goals.

We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Mixture of various benefits to support your financial security, health, and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements through our global “Xwork” program.
• Training & Development: Commitment to your professional and personal development through formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: We welcome everyone who commits to our values and believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness.

About the Company

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS. As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals, and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees, be part of it!

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