PD Chemist, Pune

About this Position We are looking for a driven and detail‑oriented chemist to support our Product Development (PD) initiatives within the Metals PD Lab. The role involves hands‑on formulation, lab research, scale‑up activities, and technical support for new product developments. What You´ll DoPreparing test solutions, formulation samples, and reagents mixers for conducting tests, advising and coordinating test procedures. Determining chemical / physical properties, compositions, structures relationships, and reactions of organic / inorganic compounds&polymer behaviors in coating films/ Surfactants/ Detergents/ Cleaners. Using lab testing and processing equipment, calibrations. Developing, improving, and customizing products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods Maintaining laboratory instruments, troubleshooting malfunctions, and support to senior chemists for conducting experiments, product processing and subsequent testing.Should coordinate independently with vendors/RM suppliers for new vendor development. What makes you a good fit Minimum experience of 6 years in in formulation/application development for cleaners (alkaline, acidic, neutral, powder) and surfactant/detergent products. M.Sc./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Surfactants, Oils, or related fields.Strong hands‑on background in laboratory research, analytical testing, and use of scientific equipment. Proven experience in lab → pilot → plant scale‑up and providing technical services for new products. Proficiency in computers, documentation, reporting, and maintaining technical records.Strong problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and effective verbal/written communication skills. Some perks of joining Henkel Diverse national and international growth opportunities Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeksEmployee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 childrenAt Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.