Scientist, Rubber Systems - Maharashtra | Birla Carbon Corp India | Birla Carbon

Role Purpose:
Lead applied research and new product development (NPD) for tire and mechanical rubber goods (MRG) applications, driving projects from concept to commercialization and supporting Birla Carbon's growth and profitability objectives.

• Conduct applied research to develop new carbon black products and understand structure-property relationships.
• Lead and manage NPD projects through the stage-gate process from ideation to commercialization.
• Design experiments, analyze technical data, and generate actionable insights.
• Plan and support plant trials, product validation, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Engage with customers, sales, technical service, and marketing teams to introduce and commercialize new products.
• Manage project documentation and intellectual property (IP) activities.
• Represent Birla Carbon at technical conferences, seminars, and customer events.

• Identifying new product opportunities through research, industry trends, and customer insights.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful commercialization.
• Demonstrating product value through technical data and customer engagement.
• Managing multiple stakeholders without direct authority.

1. Rubber Science & Technology
2. New Product Development (NPD)
3. Experimental Design & Data Analysis
4. Project Management
5. Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Master's or PhD in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Polymer/Rubber Technology, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in rubber, tire, carbon black, or related R&D environments.
• Experience leading NPD projects and customer-facing technical discussions.