Lead Scientist

About Atomgrid Atomgrid is a global platform for sourcing and contract manufacturing of specialty chemicals from India. Our vision is to revolutionise the global speciality chemicals industry through cutting-edge technology, relentless innovation and impeccable execution. We work with our customers right from lab-scale development to commercial scaleup and door-step delivery for their strategic procurement projects. Our in-house team of scientists, technology engineers, project managers make sure that we are delivering the right quality products at the right price and on time. We are founded by IIT & IIM founders and backed by marquee VCs in India. https://entrackr.com/2024/05/atomgrid-raises-rs-10-cr-in-seed-round-led-by-merak-ventures/ Position: R&D Scientist - Surfactants Location: Bharuch Industrial Area, Gujarat Qualification: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry Job Overview We are looking for an experienced R&D Scientist with 8-12 years of hands-on and leadership experience in process R&D within the Surfactants & Emulsifiers industry. The role involves driving development, optimization, and scale-up of organic molecules from lab to pilot/commercial scale, ensuring cost-effective, safe, and sustainable processes. Requirements : - Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 8-12 years of industrial R&D experience - Minimum 2 years in the Surfactant & Emulsifiers industry - Strong expertise in ethoxylation and one of the following - esterification, sulfonation, , propoxylation, and carboxylation - Experience in process safety, technology transfer, and scale-up - Strong analytical, documentation, and leadership skills Roles and Responsibilities : - Lead and mentor a team of chemists to deliver R&D and process development projects. - Develop, optimize, and scale-up processes from lab to pilot and commercial scale. - Conduct tech transfer, prepare process documentation, and ensure on-floor implementation. - Collaborate with production, EHS, and quality teams for safe and smooth execution. - Drive innovation through non-infringing, cost-effective, and sustainable chemistry solutions. Why join us? - Be part of a fast-growing Specialty Chemicals company in India’s largest chemical manufacturing hub. - Opportunity to own processes end-to-end—from lab bench to commercial plant. - Exposure to global markets (EU/US/Asia) and compliance-driven chemistry. - Collaborative, innovation-focused work culture with emphasis on safety & sustainability.