Specialty Chemicals Specialist (Coatings)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, formulation, and optimization of construction coatings such as :

Waterproofing coatings (acrylic, PU, epoxy, hybrid systems)

Protective and decorative coatings (cementitious, elastomeric, primers, sealers)

Floor coatings and industrial protective coatings

Evaluate and select raw materials (polymers, additives, pigments, fillers) for performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability

Conduct application trials, performance testing, and benchmarking against market standards

Troubleshoot coating performance issues during formulation scale-up and application at customer sites

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, QC, Marketing, Sales) for product scale-up and commercialization

Support customers with on-site trials, technical presentations, and application guidance

Keep abreast of latest market trends, standards, and regulatory requirements related to construction coatings

Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and contribute to patent / IP generation when applicable

Should get insight from market / Field interaction and create product pipeline

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry and coating formulation principles.

Hands-on experience in waterborne and solvent-based construction coatings.

Familiarity with application methods (roller, spray, brush, trowel, etc.) and performance tests (adhesion, abrasion, water permeability, UV resistance, chemical resistance).

Experience in ASTM, ISO, BIS standards for construction coatings.

Ability to troubleshoot coating failures and provide customer-centric solutions.

Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.