Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist

Qualifications

Job Description

Advanced R&D Scientist, GC / Material characterization lab Req no: 158443, Position no: P0046642 Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges. The future is what you make it. An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist – Material Characterization lab at Honeywell India Technology Center in Gurugram. This position is responsible to handle multiple advanced analytical instruments related to Chromatographic methodologies & techniques.

The selected candidate will be responsible for taking ownership of the Gas Chromatography Laboratory and managing its day-to-day operations complying with safety protocol as per Honeywell site. This role involves working in a highly dynamic environment to interact with development team, global part & managing key stakeholders. Schedule Expectations The successful candidate must be flexible to work in shifts and, when required, on weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays.

Responsibilities

Hands on operation, analysis, calibration & interpretation of results using wide range of Gas chromatography system including conventional GC (TCD/FID/SCD), GC MS , Analyzer like SIMDIST, Reformulyzer, DHA. Provide basic troubleshooting for these instruments. Design, optimize, and validate new GC and GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) methods for complex sample matrices. Aligned with development team & understand NPD project.

Prioritize delivery without compromising data quality. Compliance with site HSE policies and procedures and adopt HSE requirements for safe laboratory operations. Communicate with instrument vendors & optimize inventory management. Keep abreast of new analytical method /advanced characterization technique related to complex hydrocarbon molecules. Recommend and implement productivity improvement through automation, streamlining lab process or through digitalization.

Qualifications / Skills Minimum MSc in Analytical/ Organic Chemistry from reputed university. 7-10 years’ working experience in Refinery / Petrochemicals will be advantageous. Fundamental exposure to separation science & Chromatographic data handling systems like Chem station/ IRIS will be advantageous. Knowledge on Two-dimensional gas chromatography will be beneficial. Ability to work both independently, and in team environments.

Key Success Factors/Profile Customer focus, result oriented & self-driven individual. Basic knowledge on safety pertaining to laboratory operation. Knowledge of Foundational & fundamental chemistry with strong knowledge on mentioned instrument is a must have. Basic knowledge of statistics. Flexible mindset. What personality we are looking for Excellent communication skills & passion for Analytical Science. Familiar or understanding of different refinery & petrochemical stream will be an added advantage.

Knowledge sharing & mentorship mindset to junior scientists on technical front.