Lead Scientist -Green Chemistry

Job
Description: Lead Scientist -Green Chemistry.

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Pakka Limited

About
Pakka Limited 

At Pakka
Ltd, we are committed to sustainable innovation, creating eco -friendly
packaging solutions that align with the needs of modern businesses. With over
40 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong R&D foundation, we have
been revolutionizing in three major segments, namely Wrap & Carry, Food
Services & Flexible packaging. Join us to shape the future of packaging and
make a meaningful impact.

Mission
of the Role

To develop
safe, bio -based, and circular chemical solutions for coatings, adhesives, and
processing—enabling compostable and recyclable packaging without performance
trade -offs.

Key
Responsibilities

1. Develop
bio -based formulations including natural barrier coatings and renewable
adhesives that replace PFAS with safe, compostable alternatives while
maintaining high performance and regulatory safety.

2. Innovate
circular and recovery -friendly chemistries that integrate seamlessly with
pulping processes, ensuring compost -safe formulations aligned with sustainable
product lifecycles.

3. Establish
and lead pilot lab operations to design, test, and scale solvent -free coating
and adhesive systems from lab formulations to production -ready, commercially
viable solutions.

4. Ensure
food -contact safety and global regulatory compliance by adhering to FDA and EU
standards, proactively eliminating hazardous substances from all formulations.

5. Validate
product performance through OTR/WVTR and functional tests, benchmarking against
plastics and verifying process compatibility on converting and coating lines.

6. Drive IP
creation by filing patents for novel chemistries, tracking competitive patents,
and safeguarding Pakka’s innovations while fostering strategic partnerships
with universities and industry collaborators.

7. Integrate
sustainability by assessing cradle -to -cradle impact, quantifying carbon
footprint, ensuring low -impact sourcing, and supporting commercialization
through case studies, brand collaborations, and internal capability building in
green chemistry.

Qualifications

Master’s or
Ph.D. degree in one of the following fields:

• Green Chemistry / Organic
  Chemistry
  
• Polymer Science / Polymer
  Chemistry
  
• Chemical Engineering
  
• Materials Science
  
• Sustainable Chemistry or related
  disciplines
  

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in R&D or
  product development in coatings, adhesives, or chemical formulations.
  
• Proven track record in bio -based
  or circular chemistry innovations.
  
• Hands -on experience with pilot
  labs, validation, and scaling.
  
• Familiarity with regulatory
  compliance (FDA/EU) for food -contact materials.
  

Skills

• Expertise in formulation
  chemistry and material testing.
  
• Strong background in polymer
  processing and coating technologies.
  
• Proficiency in IP creation
  and protection.
  
• Ability to work
  cross -functionally with R&D, production, and sustainability teams.
  
• Strong project management,
  analytical, and communication skills.
  

What We
Offer

This role
offers the opportunity to lead innovative sustainable packaging solutions
within an innovation -focused work culture, supported by state -of -the -art
R&D facilities and resources. You will enjoy a competitive salary with
performance -based incentives, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and a strong
focus on work -life balance. The position also provides ample professional
development opportunities to help you grow and excel in your career.

To Apply:

If you’re passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of
sustainable packaging, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Join us to
shape the future of sustainable packaging!