Atomgrid - R&D Team Leader (Organic Chemistry)

1 day ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Nexthire Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Position: R&D Team Leader - Organic Chemistry

Location: Bengaluru, India (Bommasandra)
Working days: 6 days (5 days WFO + 1 day WFH)


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.

Job Overview

We're looking for an experienced R&D Team Leader - Organic Chemistry to lead process research and development projects in our Agrochemicals business. The role involves managing a team of scientists while remaining hands-on at the bench, driving process innovation, optimization, and scale-up from lab to pilot plant. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to developing cost-effective, safe, and commercially viable technologies for key molecules.

Key Requirements

- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry / M.Sc. in Chemistry

- Work experience - 3–5 years (Post Ph.D.) or 12–15 years (Post M.Sc.)

- Relevant Industry experience in Indian Agrochemical R&D or Process Development roles.

Skills and Responsibilities

- Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of scientists while staying hands-on in lab work.

- Expertise in process development, optimization, validation, and scale-up from lab to pilot scale.

- Strong experience in technology transfer and cost-effective, non-infringing process development.

- Solid understanding of reaction mechanisms, process impurities, and purification techniques (distillation, crystallization, chromatography, etc.).

- Skilled in analytical interpretation (NMR, Mass, HPLC, GC) and literature search (SciFinder, Reaxys).

- Proficient in technical documentation, ROS evaluation, and cost analysis.

- Ensures lab safety, IP confidentiality, and effective cross-functional coordination to deliver project

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