Assistant Manager - Research & Development

Job Description

Job Title : Assistant Manager - Research & Development

About The Function

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030 : Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About The Role

This role is responsible for executing and managing analytical R&D projects related to alcoholic beverages. It includes conducting precise chemical and instrumental analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished liquids in alignment with defined test methods, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and ISO 17025 requirements. The position also supports senior analysts in innovation and research initiatives and contributes to technical capability building across stakeholders through training and knowledge sharing.

Role Responsibilities

Key Technical Responsibilities :

• Conduct and support analytical R&D projects for product and process development
• Perform chemical analysis on raw materials, intermediates, and finished liquids using validated methods
• Ensure compliance with GLP and ISO 17025 in all laboratory operations
• Assist in method development, verification, and validation
• Train internal teams and stakeholders on analytical techniques and data interpretation

Core Technical Competencies

Instrumental Techniques :

Classical Wet Chemistry Techniques

Analytical Methodology & Validation

Data Handling & Reporting

Leadership & Behavioral Expectations

Experience / Skills Required

Flexible Working Statement : Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported from day one.

Diversity statement : Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location :

Bangalore Technical Centre

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date

2025-07-01

Skills Required

Hplc, Statistical Tools, Calibration, Data Analytics, Ph Meter, Method Development, conductivity meter , titration