Associate / Chemist - R&D Surfactants

About Atomgrid

Atomgrid is a global platform for sourcing and contract manufacturing of specialty chemicals from India. Our vision is to revolutionize the global specialty chemicals industry through cutting-edge technology, relentless innovation, and impeccable execution.

We work with our customers right from lab-scale development to commercial scale-up and doorstep delivery for their strategic procurement projects. Our in-house team of scientists, technology engineers, and project managers ensures the right quality products are delivered at the right price and on time.

We are founded by IIT & IIM founders and backed by marquee VCs in India.

Associate / Chemist - (Surfactants and Emulsifiers)

Location

Ankleshwar, Gujarat

Qualification

B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Organic / Industrial Chemistry

Job Overview

We are looking for a Process Development Chemist with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in surfactant and specialty chemical process development. The role involves designing and conducting experiments, optimizing processes, and supporting technology transfer from lab to pilot and plant scale.

Requirements

M.Sc. in Organic / Industrial Chemistry with 2–3 years of relevant R&D experience

Exposure to surfactants, emulsifiers, and process scale-up

Strong understanding of ethoxylation and any one of the following - esterification, sulfonation, , propoxylation, and carboxylation reactions

Hands-on experience with autoclaves, EO / PO handling.

Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and collaborative team player

Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct lab-scale experiments for process development and optimization.

Work on yield improvement, impurity profiling, and process safety.

Maintain experimental records, prepare reports, and ensure documentation accuracy.

Collaborate with production, QA / QC, and EHS teams for smooth project execution.

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting-edge R&D in surfactants and specialty chemicals.

Hands-on exposure to process development, scale-up, and tech transfer.

Opportunity to grow into Process Development Lead / Scientist roles.

Collaborative culture focused on innovation, safety, and learning.