Research Chemist, Speciality Polymers and Composites (R&D), Scimplify, Bengaluru
Job Description
Scimplify is hiring a research chemist in polymer R&D at its Anekal and Attibele site near Bengaluru. You will design and test polymer and composite formulations and take them to pilot scale. The role needs an M.Sc., M.Tech. or PhD and 2 to 6 years of polymer or materials R&D.
At a glance
- Role: Research Chemist, Speciality Polymer (Polymer and Composite Materials)
- Where: Anekal / Attibele, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Experience: 2 to 6 years in polymer, composite or speciality chemicals R&D
- Type: Full time
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 23 November 2026)
What the polymer R&D chemist will do
- Design, develop and improve polymer and composite formulations
- Run lab-scale polymer synthesis, compounding, blending and composite fabrication
- Develop and test thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, biopolymers and fibre-reinforced composites
- Study how structure links to properties, and characterise materials
- Run application trials, pilot-scale studies, process validation and scale-up
- Take new products from concept to market, and troubleshoot problems
- Keep lab records, reports, SOPs and IP documents, and follow safety and quality rules
Why this role matters
Speciality polymers sit behind batteries, electronics, coatings and lightweight vehicles. Few Indian companies hire for polymer R&D with a path from lab to plant. This role covers that whole path, which is good training for a materials career in industry.
What Scimplify is looking for
- M.Sc., M.Tech. or PhD in polymer science, polymer chemistry, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field
- 2 to 6 years in polymer R&D, composite materials R&D, speciality chemicals or advanced materials
Pay and location
The public job page does not state pay. The role is based at Anekal / Attibele on the south-east edge of Bengaluru. The ad does not give a street address. Ask about pay and the site at the first call. The posting also has a few typos in its company blurb, such as “full-stake” and “Aisa”.
How to apply
Apply through the official Scimplify job posting. Scimplify’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 23 November 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: Scimplify
Official advertisement: scimplify.keka.com
How to prepare for this application
- Prepare one formulation story: the target property, what you changed, and the test that proved it
- Bring characterisation data such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, rheology or tensile tests
- Describe any scale-up from grams to kilograms and what went wrong
- Know the main families: thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers and biopolymers
- Mention any patent, SOP or tech-transfer document you wrote
About Scimplify
Scimplify is a speciality chemicals company headquartered in Bengaluru. Its careers board lists R&D, manufacturing and business roles.
