Fresher Chemistry Jobs at Momentive | Research Assistant Jobs

About the role

Momentive is hiring a Research Assistant for a full-time position in Bangalore, India. The candidate will be responsible for process development and scale-up involving organic synthesis and polymerization at laboratory and pilot scale, working under the guidance of the R&D Point of Contact.

Responsibilities

• Gather a brief understanding of incumbent technology and explore opportunities to translate learning towards the development of new solutions demonstrating performance benefits based on project needs and end applications.
• Work with scientists to plan and execute laboratory work for evaluating new product concepts.
• Develop, document, and communicate work done to stakeholders.
• Supply all technical information and data needed to generate necessary SDS and regulatory documents.
• Contribute to safety teams and aid in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in chemistry or polymer technology.
• 0–2 years of experience in organic chemistry or polymer chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience in handling polymer/organic synthesis procedures safely and efficiently.
• Working knowledge of NMR, GC, FTIR, and other characterization techniques is advantageous.
• Ability to independently perform and coordinate testing, interpret results, and draw analysis.
• High standard of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to silicone chemistry.
• Good interpersonal skills for interactions with global stakeholders.
• Self-motivated individual with creativity, technical curiosity, and strong team spirit.
• Use of basic statistical tools to provide clear understanding of experimental results.