Atomgrid - R&D Associate (Organic Chemistry)

Position: R&D Associate - Organic Chemistry

Location: Bengaluru, India (Bommasandra)

Working days: 6 days (5 days WFO + 1 day WFH)

Key Requirements

• ● Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or <M.Sc>. in Chemistry
• with 12–15 years of relevant experience in Agrochemical R&D, API synthesis, or process
• development.
• ● Strong experience in process development, optimization, validation, and scale-up of
• chemical processes from laboratory to pilot plant.
• ● Prior experience in the Agrochemical or Pharmaceutical API industry, with exposure to
• process research and development, technology transfer, and commercialization of
• specialty chemical or active ingredient molecules.
• ● Demonstrated expertise in developing cost-effective, scalable, and commercially viable
• manufacturing processes.

Skills and Responsibilities

• ● Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of scientists while remaining hands-on in
• laboratory work and driving project execution.
• ● Strong expertise in process development, optimization, validation, and scale-up from
• laboratory to pilot plant for agrochemical active ingredients.
• ● Experience in technology transfer, cost-effective process development, and development
• of commercially viable, non-infringing manufacturing processes.
• ● Deep understanding of reaction mechanisms, process impurities, impurity profiling, and
• purification techniques including distillation, crystallization, and chromatography.
• ● Skilled in analytical interpretation using NMR, Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, and GC, along
• with literature search tools such as SciFinder and Reaxys.
• ● Hands-on experience in technical documentation, cost analysis, Route of Synthesis (ROS)
• evaluation, and preparation of development reports.
• ● Ability to work closely with manufacturing, analytical, procurement, EHS, and
• cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• ● Ensure compliance with laboratory safety practices, IP confidentiality, and organizational
• quality standards.
• Why Join Us?
• ● A chance to join a well-funded, fast-growing company in its early stages, offering
• unparalleled growth opportunities
• ● Work in an environment driven by innovation, agility, and high-impact problem-solving
• ● Collaborate with a team of highly passionate individuals building a category-defining
• company
• ● Perfect for someone looking to start and build a long-term career while learning directly
• from experienced founders and operators