Requisition ID id
Location Thane
Business Unit/Group Function Flavors and Fragrances
Work Arrangement Onsite
Level of Experience Middle management
Employee Type Regular
Salary Grade Managerial MG I
The Senior Application Development Chemist at the Thane site leads new product and formulation development for the Flavors & Fragrances business to address customer needs and support regional growth. The role works closely with business and global R&D teams (US, Europe, India), mentors junior team members, and guides execution of application development projects. This position strengthens LANXESS’s innovation pipeline, laboratory capabilities, and technical service support for customers in India.
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Lead formulation and application development for customer needs and regional business growth in Flavors & Fragrancess
- Oversee analytical testing, stability evaluation, and generation of technical data for customer support and product development
- Drive new product development and localization of global formulations with global R&D teams (US, Europe, India)
- Guide customer sample preparation, application trials, evaluations, and mentor team member
- Guide customer sample preparation, application trials, evaluations, and mentor junior team member
- Maintain F&F lab capabilities, ensure compliance and safety, and provide strategic technical support to business and customers
Specific Education Master’s/Ph.D degree in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Sciences(Polymers)
Work Experience 6 to 10 Years
Special Skills Experience in formulation, application development, or analytical testing, preferably in Flavors & Fragrances or specialty chemicals application/synthetic labs.Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, sample preparation, data generation, and collaboration with business and global technical teams is preferred.Effective communication skills with team members and colleagues. Good English coomunication skills and proven ability to take direction and follow through with actions quickly to accomplish goals
Contract Type Regular
If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.
As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees. Be part of it!
What we offer you
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Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
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Comprehensive Benefits We provide a mixture of various benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
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Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
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Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
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Diversity For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.
Join the LANXESS team!
