Research And Development Associate

As an R&D Research Associate at Atomgrid RnD Centre in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, you will be a key player in the product innovation engine of Atomgrid, a chemical manufacturing startup specializing in specialty chemicals. Your responsibilities will include conducting lab-scale experiments, optimizing chemical processes, and supporting the scale-up of new specialty molecules. This role is perfect for chemists who enjoy working with diverse chemistries and aspire to witness their lab work transitioning swiftly into commercial production. You will work under the guidance of R&D scientists to conduct synthesis and process development experiments. This will involve preparing reagents, carrying out reactions, and monitoring processes using tools such as TLC, HPLC, GC, NMR, and others. Meticulous recording of experimental procedures and results in lab notebooks and data sheets will be essential. Additionally, you will support scale-up trials from gram to kilogram scale and aid in transferring processes to pilot/manufacturing. Your work will span various chemistries including esters, surfactants, polymer intermediates, and fine chemicals. Furthermore, you will be involved in analytical method development, sample submissions, and customer evaluations while ensuring lab hygiene, safety protocols, and raw material inventory maintenance. The ideal candidate for this role will hold a B.Sc. / M.Sc. degree in Organic Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical Sciences, along with 13 years of hands-on lab experience in a chemical or specialty chemical R&D environment. You should have exposure to synthesis, reaction monitoring, and basic analytical techniques, as well as a basic understanding of scale-up challenges and process parameters. Strong documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills are also essential. In return, Atomgrid offers a fast-paced, ownership-driven work environment where you will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of chemistries and applications. The company culture values speed, experimentation, and scientific excellence, providing an exciting and rewarding environment for motivated individuals.,