R&D Associate - Organic Chemistry

Atomgrid • Full-time • India • ₹ 400k - ₹ 600k / year • 3m ago

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 marquee VCs in India.

Position: R&D Associate - Organic Chemistry
Location: Bengaluru, India (Bommasandra)

Job OverviewWe’re looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented R&D Associate with a strong foundation in Organic or General Chemistry to join our team. In this role, you’ll work on process development, optimization, and scale-up of organic molecules. You’ll collaborate closely with our R&D and process teams to translate lab-scale reactions into scalable manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for someone passionate about chemistry, problem-solving, and building a strong career in industrial research.

Key Requirements- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry- 2–5 years work experience in R&D or Process Development - Relevant Industry Background

Skills and Responsibilities

Experience in process development, optimization, validation, and scale-up from lab to pilot scale.
Hands-on with air and moisture-sensitive reactions and chemicals.
Ability to plan and execute multiple reactions in parallel.
Skilled in isolation and purification techniques — distillation, crystallization, chromatography, etc.
Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms and process impurities.
Proficient in analytical data interpretation using NMR, Mass, HPLC, GC, etc.
Good command of literature search tools such as SciFinder and Reaxys.
Ability to document experiments, observations, and results accurately in lab notebooks and technical reports.
Strict adherence to IP confidentiality and laboratory safety protocols.
Proactive in identifying and mitigating potential safety risks.

Why Join Us?

Work in a fast-growing, innovation-driven organization redefining the Agrochemicals and Specialty Chemicals space.
Be part of a collaborative R&D team working on cutting-edge process development and scale-up projects.
Opportunity to learn from experienced scientists and industry leaders.
A role that offers end-to-end ownership — from lab bench to pilot plant.
Ideal for those looking to build a long-term career in industrial R&D with a focus on chemistry and process innovation.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

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