Research And Development Associate

In your role as an R&D Research Associate at Atomgrid, you will be a key player in the company's product innovation engine. Your responsibilities will include conducting lab-scale experiments, optimizing chemical processes, and supporting the scale-up of new specialty molecules. This position is perfect for chemists who enjoy working with diverse chemistries and are eager to see their laboratory work transition quickly into commercial production. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct synthesis and process development experiments under the guidance of R&D scientists. - Prepare reagents, carry out reactions, and monitor processes using tools such as TLC, HPLC, GC, NMR, and others. - Record experimental procedures and results meticulously in lab notebooks and data sheets. - Assist in scale-up trials from gram to kilogram scale; aid in transferring processes to pilot/manufacturing. - Work on various chemistries including esters, surfactants, polymer intermediates, and fine chemicals. - Support analytical method development, sample submissions, and customer evaluations. - Maintain lab hygiene, safety protocols, and raw material inventory. **Qualifications:** - B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical Sciences. - 13 years of hands-on lab experience in a chemical or specialty chemical R&D setup. - Exposure to synthesis, reaction monitoring, and basic analytical techniques. - Basic understanding of scale-up challenges and process parameters. - Good documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills. *Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.*,