Sr. Officer/Officer - Industrial Paints and Coatings (R&D)
Job Description
Title: Sr. Officer/Officer - Industrial Paints and Coatings (R&D)
Company Name: OCTAGON FIBRES & CHEMICALS LTD
Vacancy: --
Age: Na
Job Location: Gazipur (Tongi)
Salary: --
Experience:
- 2 to 3 years
Published: 2025-07-17
Application Deadline: 2025-07-31
Education:
- Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry
MSc in Chemistry/Graduate Chemical Engineering from any Public University.
Requirements:
- 2 to 3 years
Skills Required:
Additional Requirements:
Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in an industrial Paint and Coatings (R&D).
Candidates who have worked in UAE/Dubai/ Saudi Arabia in Paints ground encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities & Context:
Company Overview
Octagon Fibres and Chemicals Ltd better known by one flagship brands, Aqua paints is a leading national paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. With headquarters in the commercial canter of Gulshan, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tongi, Aqua Paints is proud to employ approximately 150 people and contribute towards the local economy; is offering career opportunities in Sales & Marketing for its Paint Division. Dynamic, strategic, self-committed, energetic & hardworking candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Purpose
To develop, test, and continuously improve industrial-grade coatings (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, marine, heat-resistant, enamel, anti-corrosive), with a focus on product innovation, client-specific customization, quality, and cost optimization-ensuring alignment with Aqua Paints performance.
Key Responsibilities
Formulation & Development
Develop and optimize cost-effective, performance-driven formulations.
Provide client-specific customization based on application needs (e.g., shipyard, structural steel, thermal plants).
Support scale-up of successful lab trials to factory-level production.
Raw Material Evaluation
Recommend cost effectively and high-quality alternatives through global supplier research.
Ensure raw material trials are aligned with inventory and procurement constraints.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Attend joint field visits with Sales & Marketing to understand performance issues.
Assist in technical presentations to key industrial clients when needed.
KPIs
Minimum 2 successful product formulations per quarter
<2% batch rejection rate during scale-up
5% reduction in cost via raw material substitution annually
On-time documentation of TDS/SDS for every launched product
Job Other Benifits:
As per company policy commensurate with experience and qualification.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Work Place:
Company Information:
Gender: Both Male and Female can apply
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Category: Production/Operation
Interested By University
| University | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| National University | 10.56% |
| Jahangirnagar University | 3.78% |
| University of Rajshahi | 3.78% |
| University of Dhaka | 3.59% |
| University of Chittagong | 3.19% |
| Shahjalal University of Science & Technology | 2.99% |
| Jagannath University | 2.79% |
| Rajshahi University | 2.79% |
| Jashore University of Science and Technology | 1.59% |
| University of Barishal | 1.59% |
Interested By Age Range
| Age Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 20-30 | 68.73% |
| 31-35 | 21.51% |
| 36-40 | 5.78% |
| 40+ | 2.79% |
Interested By Salary Range
| Salary Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 0-20K | 5.78% |
| 20K-30K | 34.06% |
| 30K-40K | 28.88% |
| 40K-50K | 16.33% |
| 50K+ | 14.94% |
Interested By Experience Range
| Experience Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 0 years (Freshers) | 28.09% |
| 0.1 - 1 years | 12.55% |
| 1.1 - 3 years | 20.92% |
| 3.1 - 5 years | 15.74% |
| 5+ years | 22.71% |
