Research Engineer

Aquaworks Private Limited

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Senior Research Scientist leads end‑to‑end research projects, developing new technologies and evaluating their feasibility using deep expertise in chemistry, material science, and surface chemistry. The role involves independently designing complex experiments, analyzing data with advanced analytical techniques, and presenting findings to stakeholders. It requires staying updated on scientific literature and providing technical guidance for material synthesis, scale‑up, and process implementation. A PhD in Chemistry with 4+ years of relevant experience, strong problem‑solving abilities, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Research Scientist-Senior

Roles and Responsibilities:

Executes Research projects from conceptualization to commercial launch.

Designs and develops   new technologies that are part of Technology roadmap.

Assessing viability and feasibility of new technologies.

Collects, records, reports and present results to peers and supervisor/manager either orally or in writing.

Independently applies scientific principles to achieve project objectives, including the design and execution of complex experiments, and analysis and interpretation of data under limited supervision.

Knowledge of various analytical techniques and interpretation of data from instruments independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, HPLC, IC, UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, IR, Raman Spectroscopy, ICP, AAS, TGA, DSC, Particle size analysis, SEM, XPS, WAXD, etc.

Understands chemical structure and their property relationships and apply them in various project activities. Utilizes a broad range of practical techniques in surface chemistry and material science.

Closely follow and evaluate scientific literature, publications, and draw conclusions for the company, Gathering business and technical intelligence through patent, technical network, and literature.

Responsible for scientific oversight on novel material synthesis and scale up, manufacturing process, qualification and implementation.

Skills and Qualifications Required

PhD in Chemistry and relevant experience for at least 4 years with specialization in one or more of the following streams such as Material Science, Surface Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, solid state materials, Catalysis or Organic chemistry.

Ability to lead projects and willingness to learn new domains and work in multi-disciplinary domains.

Skills in rapid solving of surface chemistry-related problems with chemical composition and physical structure characterization using the latest techniques, Able to use advanced analytical techniques for particle structure and property determination.

Excellent professional communication and technical skills.

Genuine enthusiasm for materials research in an interdisciplinary, application-oriented field.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.