Job Description

: Lead Scientist-Green Chemistry.
Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Pakka Limited
About Pakka Limited
At Pakka Ltd, we are committed to sustainable innovation, creating eco-friendly packaging solutions that align with the needs of modern businesses. With over 40 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong R&D foundation, we have been revolutionizing in three major segments, namely Wrap & Carry, Food Services & Flexible packaging. Join us to shape the future of packaging and make a meaningful impact.
Mission of the Role
To develop safe, bio-based, and circular chemical solutions for coatings, adhesives, and processing--enabling compostable and recyclable packaging without performance trade-offs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop bio-based formulations including natural barrier coatings and renewable adhesives that replace PFAS with safe, compostable alternatives while maintaining high performance and regulatory safety.
2. Innovate circular and recovery-friendly chemistries that integrate seamlessly with pulping processes, ensuring compost-safe formulations aligned with sustainable product lifecycles.
3. Establish and lead pilot lab operations to design, test, and scale solvent-free coating and adhesive systems from lab formulations to production-ready, commercially viable solutions.
4. Ensure food-contact safety and global regulatory compliance by adhering to FDA and EU standards, proactively eliminating hazardous substances from all formulations.
5. Validate product performance through OTR/WVTR and functional tests, benchmarking against plastics and verifying process compatibility on converting and coating lines.
6. Drive IP creation by filing patents for novel chemistries, tracking competitive patents, and safeguarding Pakka's innovations while fostering strategic partnerships with universities and industry collaborators.
7. Integrate sustainability by assessing cradle-to-cradle impact, quantifying carbon footprint, ensuring low-impact sourcing, and supporting commercialization through case studies, brand collaborations, and internal capability building in green chemistry.
Qualifications
Master's or Ph.D. degree in one of the following fields:

• Green Chemistry / Organic Chemistry

• Polymer Science / Polymer Chemistry

• Chemical Engineering

• Materials Science

• Sustainable Chemistry or related disciplines

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in R&D or product development in coatings, adhesives, or chemical formulations.

• Proven track record in bio-based or circular chemistry innovations.

• Hands-on experience with pilot labs, validation, and scaling.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (FDA/EU) for food-contact materials.

Skills

• Expertise in formulation chemistry and material testing.

• Strong background in polymer processing and coating technologies.

• Proficiency in IP creation and protection.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, production, and sustainability teams.

• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

What We Offer
This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative sustainable packaging solutions within an innovation-focused work culture, supported by state-of-the-art R&D facilities and resources. You will enjoy a competitive salary with performance-based incentives, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance. The position also provides ample professional development opportunities to help you grow and excel in your career.
To Apply:
If you're passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of sustainable packaging, send your CV and cover letter to .
Join us to shape the future of sustainable packaging!

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