Atomgrid-Lab Admin Head

About Atomgrid

• Atomgrid is on a mission to revolutionize the global specialty chemicals industry. We are
• creating a new-age, asset-light, R&D-driven brand that combines pioneering process innovation,
• market intelligence, and reliable contract manufacturing.
• We operate across sectors like Agrochemicals, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Flavours & Fragrances,
• and Pharmaceuticals. Our growing team of scientists, technology engineers, and project
• managers is committed to delivering world-class solutions - on time, at the right price, and with
• unmatched quality. We are founded by IIT-IIM alumni and backed by leading VCs.
• We are founded by IIT & IIM alumni and backed by marquee VCs in India.
• Read more here

Position: Lab Admin Head

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Experience: 6-7 Years experience

Job Overview

• The Lab Administration Head is responsible for three core areas: managing lab inventory
• end-to-end, running the sampling and dispatch workflow, and overseeing day-to-day lab
• administration. The Lab Administration Manager reports into this role. Inventory management
• and sampling are the primary focus of this role.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Management
• 6-7 years of experience in inventory management, lab operations, or warehouse roles.
• Experience handling chemicals, lab consumables, or working in an R&D/manufacturing

environment preferred

• Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with ERP or inventory tools is a plus
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO practices, MSDS handling, and lab safety standards
• Prior experience supervising a small team is an advantage

Skills and Responsibilities

1. Inventory Management (Primary)

• ● Maintain accurate stock records for all chemicals, glassware, plasticware, and lab
• consumables
• ● Conduct regular stock checks, cycle counts, and audits to ensure inventory accuracy
• ● Monitor stock levels, flag shortages or expiries, and coordinate timely replenishment
• with the technical team
• ● Ensure proper storage, labelling, and organisation of materials in line with safety
• standards (including MSDS compliance)
• ● Follow FIFO/FEFO practices and keep inventory data updated in MS Excel or ERP systems

1. Sampling — Picking, Packing & Dispatch (Primary)

• ● Pick samples accurately based on pick lists or project orders, verifying product, batch
• number, and quantity
• ● Pack samples securely with correct labelling and shipping documentation to prevent
• damage in transit
• ● Coordinate with courier and logistics partners for timely dispatch
• ● Maintain inward/outward records for all sample and material movements

1. Lab Administration Oversight

• ● Supervise the Lab Administration Manager and act as the escalation point for day-to-day
• operational issues
• ● Ensure the lab environment is clean, functional, and compliant — covering utilities,
• housekeeping, and vendor coordination
• ● Oversee visitor coordination, front desk activities, and external stakeholder interactions

1. Documentation & Reporting

• ● Maintain logs and records for inventory, dispatch, purchases, and attendance
• ● Provide regular reports to management on stock levels, sampling activity, and dispatch
• status

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• ● Inventory accuracy and stockout frequency
• ● Picking accuracy and dispatch turnaround time
• ● Packing quality and damage/error rate
• ● Documentation completeness and audit compliance
• Why join us ?
• ● Opportunity to set up and own operations at a newly established R&D lab
• ● Exposure to a fast-paced speciality chemicals environment alongside scientists and
• engineers.
• ● Growth opportunities as the lab and company scale
• ● A high-learning environment at a well-funded early-stage company
• ● Competitive Salary with performance incentives