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