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.

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Position

R&D 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 23 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.