Scientist - New Product Development

Job Title: Scientist Product Development

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: R&D

Business: Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Location: Mumbai

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/


About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)
Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

https://www.godrejcp.com/

About the role

– Interact and coordinate with different functions for various activities
– Exposure to wet and instrumental analysis of relevant product categories and raw materials.
– Utilize measurement techniques to characterize and predict product behavior over time
– Understand and follow protocols/test methods used to measure functional and aesthetic
performance
– Understand and develop protocols to evaluate product performance to support claim
substantiation
– Analyze and evaluate competition products
– Participate in pilot plant and plant level scale up activity
– Document the product development pathway by means of suitable reports and dossiers and
support Technology Transfer
– Develop and work on relevant projects with academia to build and develop science base within
GCPL, and also exploit learning's to our commercial advantage
– Expected to think and contribute through innovative and disruptive ideas in relevant categories

Who are we looking for?

Key Skills

– Must possess a sound understanding of product formulations, consumer expectations/insights, as well as, gaps in delivery of existing formats. Some level of consumer interaction to understand consumer needs
– Knowledge in various methods both instrumental and non instrumental methods in evaluation of the
category would be preferred
– Ability to demonstrate the practical use of knowledge base in Innovation Projects
– An appetite for learning, open mind for innovation, questioning status quo, ability to think out of the box
– Analytical abilities coupled with an understanding of and ability to use statistical tools
– Ability to work in a team
– Strong Interpersonal skills
– Good presentation and communication skills
– An understanding on regulations governing cosmetics will be an added advantage
– Product development know how, Chemical and Physical Evaluation of Products, Knowledge of
instrumental and non-instrumental evaluation of category would be an added advantage

Education & Experience

– M Pharm in Pharm Chemistry / Pharmaceutics, MSc Organic Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Tech chemical engineering
– 2-5 years’ experience in the field of formulation development preferably in the field of Hair, Skin/House Hold Insecticides / Hygiene/Air Care will be preferable.

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling


Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.