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Contractual
Role Summary
The Project Assistant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Advanced Rheology Facility, providing scientific and technical support to researchers, and ensuring efficient utilization of sophisticated rheological instrumentation.
The role requires a technically competent and research-oriented professional with hands-on expertise in rheological characterization of materials and the ability to support users from academia, industry, startups, and R&D organizations.
The selected candidate will work closely with faculty members, researchers, students, industrial users, and technical teams to deliver high-quality analytical services while supporting research, training, and facility development initiatives.
The role responsibilities are as follows
Instrument Operation & Facility Management - Operate and manage advanced rheological characterization instruments including rotational rheometers, capillary rheometers, Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers (DMA), and associated accessories.
User Support & Scientific Consultation - Interact with faculty members, researchers, students, startups, MSMEs, and industrial clients to understand analytical requirements.
Equipment Maintenance & Quality Assurance:
Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification of instruments. Maintain equipment logs, calibration records, maintenance history, and quality documentation.
User Training & Laboratory Operations:
Conduct user training programs on instrument operation, software, and data analysis. Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user manuals, and safety guidelines.
Research & Facility Development:
Support collaborative research projects, proposal development, publications, workshops, and outreach initiatives. Develop new testing methodologies and contribute to expanding the capabilities of the Advanced Rheology Facility.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Manage sample workflow, bookings, inventory, consumables, and documentation. Maintain facility utilization records and contribute to operational reports and performance metrics.
Essential Qualification
Bachelor's / Master's / Ph.D.
in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline
Relevant experience in a research laboratory, analytical facility, or industrial R&D environment.
Candidates with hands-on experience in rheological characterization and operation of advanced rheological instrumentation will be preferred.
Technical Skills
Operation of rotational rheometers and capillary rheometers
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Rheology of polymers, suspensions, emulsions, gels, and complex fluids
Fluid mechanics and transport phenomena
Viscoelasticity and oscillatory rheology
Experimental design and statistical data analysis
Scientific data interpretation and technical report writing
Instrument calibration and preventive maintenance
Working knowledge of rheometers from Anton Paar, TA Instruments, Netzsch, Thermo Fisher, Malvern Panalytical, or equivalent platforms
Microsoft Office Suite
This is a non-hybrid, on-site Mumbai-based role. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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