Job Title: Alternate Materials Specialist

Location: Pune, India and Belgium
Department: R&D, Innovation
Reports To: Head of R&D

About Us:

With a strong focus on sustainability, we are integrating recycled and alternative raw materials into their production processes. We are looking for a specialist to lead these initiatives and innovate in sustainable material usage.

Role Summary:

The Alternate Materials Specialist will be responsible for identifying, developing, and integrating alternate raw materials, such as recycled acetic acid, PCL3, and yellow phosphorus, into production processes. This role focuses on cost efficiency, material recovery, and compliance with sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research and Development:

   • Conduct research to identify viable alternate raw materials for existing phosphonate and polymer production processes.

   • Develop innovative recovery and purification methods for raw materials, ensuring they meet quality standards.

2. Process Optimization:

   • Integrate alternative raw materials into production workflows to improve efficiency and sustainability.

   • Develop scalable production techniques that reduce costs and environmental impact.

3. Material Recovery and Purification:

   • Innovate methods to recover and purify raw materials like recycled acetic acid and yellow phosphorus for reuse.

   • Optimize the quality and performance of recycled materials through advanced purification techniques.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

   • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and environmental compliance teams to implement alternate materials into large-scale production.

   • Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to source and test new materials.

5. Sustainability and Compliance:

   • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal sustainability goals when integrating alternate materials.

   • Drive initiatives to minimize waste and improve eco-friendliness in production.

6. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

   • Explore new sources of alternative raw materials and innovative ways to use them.

   • Stay updated on market trends and emerging technologies in raw material sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Education: MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering.

• Experience: At least 8+ years in alternate materials research or process optimization.

• Skills:

  • Expertise in sustainable raw materials, recycling, and purification processes.

  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost efficiency.

Key Metrics for Success:

• Successful integration of alternate raw materials into production processes.

• Reduction in production costs through innovative material usage.

• Compliance with sustainability benchmarks and regulatory standards.

• Development of scalable processes for material recovery and reuse.