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Assistant Manager Research & Development

Job Description

1)Responsible for product development at Ankleshwar. 2) Managing the team of chemists at Ankleshwar

Education Qualifications

• MS/M.Sc(Science)/Organic Chemistry

Behavioural Profile

1. Creativity and Innovation : Brainstorming novel approaches to technical problems or finding innovative applications for emerging technologies. 2. Curiosity and a Learning Mindset R&D professionals must be willing to explore new concepts, technologies, and methodologies continually. Staying updated with the latest research, experimenting with new tools, and continuously seeking knowledge. 3. Problem-Solving Ability R&D work involves tackling complex and uncertain problems that don’t have straightforward solutions. Identifying the root cause of technical challenges and using structured approaches (e.g., root cause analysis) to solve them. 4. Adaptability and Flexibility The nature of R&D often requires adapting to new information, changing project requirements, or setbacks. Quickly pivoting in response to new data, changing direction without frustration, and adjusting plans when facing challenges. 5. Collaboration and Teamwork R&D projects are typically collaborative efforts that involve cross-functional teams from different disciplines. Effectively communicating with engineers, marketers, and other stakeholders to develop and refine research ideas. 6. Resilience and Persistence R&D projects often involve long timelines and multiple failures before achieving success. Continuing to work through challenges and setbacks with determination, keeping focus on the end goal. 7. Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills R&D requires the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on analysis. Assessing experimental results, questioning assumptions, and forming logical conclusions to guide the project. 8. Attention to Detail Precision is crucial in research. Small errors can lead to incorrect conclusions or faulty product development. Thoroughly documenting experiments and ensuring the accuracy of all data collection processes. 9. Effective Communication The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences is crucial. Writing detailed reports, presenting research findings, and explaining technical concepts in an accessible way. 10. Time Management and Prioritization R&D projects often have long timelines with multiple parallel tasks, making it crucial to balance priorities effectively. Organizing work schedules, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines, and efficiently managing time to meet project milestones. 11. Ethical Integrity R&D can involve sensitive data or the development of technologies with significant impact. Integrity ensures responsible research and development. Adhering to ethical guidelines, conducting unbiased research, and ensuring transparency in reporting results.

Desired Skills

Organic Synthesis, Polymer Technology, Laboratory techniques, Data analysis, Problem-solving

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Company Profile

Established in 1984, Finor is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company. We pioneered the production of slimicides for the Indian paper industry and offer an even wider range of paper chemicals to the industry today.

Finor also manufactures biocides, defoamers, dispersants and water soluble polymers catering to a wide array of industries like paints, inks and coatings, construction chemicals, water treatment chemicals and the textile industry.

Our corporate office and R&D facilities are located in Navi Mumbai where our qualified personnel run product application tests. Our manufacturing plant is situated in Ankleshwar, Gujarat attached to which we also have a pilot plant and product development laboratory. We operate across India and have personnel stationed in close proximity of customer locations.

Our personnel possess several years of rich experience and share their knowledge with customers in order to serve them better. We are a family owned, professionally managed company and constantly seek opportunities for growth. We would be glad to get an opportunity of serving you!