R&D Executive (Synthesis)

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced R&D Executive to join our team in Syakha, Gujarat. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in the field.

• Understand project requirements and deliverables from supervisors/managers.
• Conduct literature searches using SciFinder, Reaxys, and other search engines.
• Discuss MSDS with supervisors/team members and identify potential safety risks.
• Plan, set up, monitor, and work on chemical reactions independently.
• Monitor reaction progress using standard methods and analytical techniques such as TLC, GC, HPLC, and LCMS.
• Isolate products and optimize reaction conditions for improved yields.
• Purify compounds using chromatography, distillation, and crystallization.
• Characterize and identify compounds using UV, IR, NMR, LCMS, and GCMS.
• Ensure parallel execution of multiple reactions conducted by self and the team.
• Scale up R&D developed products to kg scale and transfer technology to pilot plant.
• Troubleshoot issues for successful execution and inform supervisors accordingly.
• Discuss research findings and work plans daily with supervisors/managers.
• Document reactions, research findings, and observations accurately in lab notebooks to ensure data integrity.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for submission to managers.
• Write regular updates, final reports, PDR preparations, and interdepartmental communications.
• Perform regular lab duties including equipment maintenance, chemical inventory management, and lab cleanup.
• Maintain strict IP confidentiality and adhere to all related data privacy policies.

• B.E, M.Tech, or M.Sc degree in a relevant field.
• 4-8 years of experience in R&D, preferably in synthesis and organic chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and LCMS.
• Experience with chemical synthesis and purification is essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Familiarity with agrochemicals and walk-in procedures is an added advantage.