R&D Team Leader - Organic Chemistry

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 Team Leader - Organic Chemistry

Location: Bengaluru, India (Bommasandra)

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 goals.

Why Join Us

- Be part of a fast-growing Agrochemicals business with a strong focus on innovation and

technology-driven development.

- Opportunity to lead a talented R&D team and work on high-impact projects from concept

to scale-up.

- Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive process excellence and innovation.

- A role offering significant ownership, learning, and leadership growth in a dynamic,

research-oriented environment.

Skills Required
Process Development, Cost Analysis, Technical Documentation, Hplc, Gc, Organic Chemistry, Validation, Chromatography, Distillation, Technology Transfer, Nmr, crystallization, scifinder, Optimization