Research And Development Chemist

As an R&D Research Associate at Atomgrid, you will be at the forefront of our product innovation efforts. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting lab-scale experiments, optimizing chemical processes, and facilitating the scale-up of new specialty molecules. This role is perfect for chemists who are passionate about working with diverse chemistries and aspire to witness their laboratory work swiftly transition into commercial production. You will work closely with our team of R&D scientists, where your duties will involve the synthesis and process development experiments. Your tasks will include preparing reagents, conducting reactions, and monitoring processes utilizing various tools such as TLC, HPLC, GC, NMR, among others. It is crucial to maintain meticulous records of experimental procedures and results in lab notebooks and data sheets. Furthermore, you will support scale-up trials ranging from gram to kilogram scale and aid in transferring processes to pilot/manufacturing. In this role, you will engage with a variety of chemistries, including esters, surfactants, polymer intermediates, and fine chemicals. Additionally, you will contribute to analytical method development, sample submissions, and customer evaluations. Ensuring lab hygiene, adhering to safety protocols, and managing raw material inventory will also be part of your responsibilities. To qualify for this position, you should hold a B.Sc. / M.Sc. degree in Organic Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical Sciences, along with at least 3 years of practical lab experience in a chemical or specialty chemical R&D environment. You should possess knowledge of synthesis, reaction monitoring, and fundamental analytical techniques. An understanding of scale-up challenges and process parameters is essential, coupled with excellent documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills. Atomgrid offers a dynamic and ownership-driven work environment, providing you with the opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of chemistries and applications. Our culture values speed, experimentation, and scientific excellence. Join us at Atomgrid and be a part of redefining Indian specialty chemicals with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team. (Note: This job description is based on the provided information and is a summarized representation of the original content.),