Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist

Job Description: Advanced R&D Scientist, GC / Material characterization lab Req no: 158443, Position no: P0046642 Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges. The future is what you make it. An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist – Material Characterization lab at Honeywell India Technology Center in Gurugram. This position is responsible to handle multiple advanced analytical instruments related to Chromatographic methodologies & techniques. The selected candidate will be responsible for taking ownership of the Gas Chromatography Laboratory and managing its day-to-day operations complying with safety protocol as per Honeywell site. This role involves working in a highly dynamic environment to interact with development team, global part & managing key stakeholders. Schedule Expectations The successful candidate must be flexible to work in shifts and, when required, on weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays. Responsibilities: • Hands on operation, analysis, calibration & interpretation of results using wide range of Gas chromatography system including conventional GC (TCD/FID/SCD), GC MS , Analyzer like SIMDIST, Reformulyzer, DHA. Provide basic troubleshooting for these instruments. • Design, optimize, and validate new GC and GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) methods for complex sample matrices. • Aligned with development team & understand NPD project. Prioritize delivery without compromising data quality. • Compliance with site HSE policies and procedures and adopt HSE requirements for safe laboratory operations. • Communicate with instrument vendors & optimize inventory management. • Keep abreast of new analytical method /advanced characterization technique related to complex hydrocarbon molecules. Recommend and implement productivity improvement through automation, streamlining lab process or through digitalization. Qualifications / Skills • Minimum MSc in Analytical/ Organic Chemistry from reputed university. • 7-10 years’ working experience in Refinery / Petrochemicals will be advantageous. • Fundamental exposure to separation science & Chromatographic data handling systems like Chem station/ IRIS will be advantageous. • Knowledge on Two-dimensional gas chromatography will be beneficial. Ability to work both independently, and in team environments. Key Success Factors/Profile • Customer focus, result oriented & self-driven individual. • Basic knowledge on safety pertaining to laboratory operation. • Knowledge of Foundational & fundamental chemistry with strong knowledge on mentioned instrument is a must have. • Basic knowledge of statistics. • Flexible mindset. What personality we are looking for • Excellent communication skills & passion for Analytical Science. • Familiar or understanding of different refinery & petrochemical stream will be an added advantage. • Knowledge sharing & mentorship mindset to junior scientists on technical front.