Quikr, which now operates leading transaction marketplaces built on top of India’s largest classifieds platform, is India’s largest platform that is used by over 30 million unique users a month. It is present in 1200 cities in India and operates several large classifieds businesses across C2C, Cars, Education, Homes, Jobs, and Services.
 
We are the only classifieds platform not just in India but globally to go in for verticalization. The change in strategy has helped us go deeper into our key verticals - QuikrC2C for goods, QuikrCars for cars and bikes, QuikrHomes for residential and commercial properties, QuikrJobs for blue/grey collar jobs and QuikrServices for daily and long term services need to offer a richer consumer experience. 
 
The Quikr platform operates across desktop, laptop and mobile phones, and allows consumers as well as small businesses to sell, buy, rent and find things across its multiple categories with great ease. Flexibility has always been key to our success and the essence of this is captured by our motto: ‘Aasaan Hai Badalna’ (Change is Easy). 
 
We have always strived to understand and meet the needs of Indian consumers with consumer insights forming the backbone of everything we do. We introduced a series of innovations such as Quikr Nxt, Maximum Sales Price (MSP) calculator, Missed call, Car inspection report, Vernacular Support and the QuikrScanner app to help lift the consumer experience to a whole new level and be a game-changer for the industry. In yet another pioneering move, we have also brought the convenience of ecommerce for pre-owned goods with Quikr Doorstep.
 
Founded by Pranay Chulet in 2008, our investors include Warburg Pincus, Kinnevik, Tiger Global Management, Matrix Partners India, Norwest Venture Partners, Nokia Growth Partners, Steadview Capital, Omidyar Network, Ebay Inc.

Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Quikr

Savvy Admin PROD

Our client is seeking a hands-on Material Scientist to lead formulation and chemistry development efforts for advanced biopolymer systems, supporting the transition from laboratory research to scalable production.

This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about designing and scaling bio-composites and polymer structures — not just characterizing them. The position offers the opportunity to work on innovative bio-based material technologies within a collaborative and fast-paced R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead formulation development and chemistry optimization for proprietary biopolymer systems

- Design, develop, and scale bio-composites and polymer structures from lab to production environments

- Conduct hands-on experimentation related to rheology, crosslinking, phase behavior, and material performance

- Develop scalable processing methods and manufacturing approaches for bio-based materials

- Optimize formulations for functionality, stability, manufacturability, and commercial scalability

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and product development

- Analyze material behavior and translate laboratory findings into production-ready solutions

- Maintain technical documentation, experimental records, and process data

- Support pilot-scale production activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

- MS or PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline

- Minimum 2+ years of industry experience in formulation development or applied chemistry

- Strong hands-on laboratory and formulation development experience

- Deep knowledge of:

- Biopolymer rheology

- Crosslinking chemistry

- Cellulose chemistry

- Polymer phase behavior

- Experience scaling formulations from R&D to pilot or production stages

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and experimental design capabilities

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly preferred:

- Industrial R&D

- Food science / hydrocolloids

- Personal care formulation

- Bio-based materials startups

- Sustainable materials development

- Polymer composites and advanced material systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Hands-on scientist with strong formulation and process development capability

- Passionate about sustainable and bio-based material innovation

- Comfortable working in fast-paced R&D and pilot-scale environments

- Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to bridge research and manufacturing

- Excited to contribute to commercialization of next-generation material technologies

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Equity participation

- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable material technologies

- High-impact role within an innovative and growing environment

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