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: Team Lead – Quality Control ( Agrochemical Formulations )
Location: Bengaluru, India (Bommasandra)
Job Overview
We’re looking for a meticulous and experienced QC Lead – Agrochemical Formulations to build
and manage the quality control function supporting our agrochemical formulations pipeline. The
role involves setting up and running analytical methods for in-process and finished-product
testing, ensuring all formulations meet FAO/WHO, CIB&RC, and customer specifications, and
maintaining lab systems to audit-ready standards. You will work closely with the formulations
R&D and process chemistry teams to support new product development, stability programs, and
technology transfer with robust, reliable quality data. This is a foundational role – you’ll have
the opportunity to shape QC processes, SOPs, and lab infrastructure from the ground up.
Key Requirements
M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline. M.Tech / Ph.D. is a plus.
Work experience – 5-10 years in QC / analytical development within agrochemicals,
crop protection, or specialty chemicals.
Strong hands-on proficiency with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, UV-Vis, KF titration, and wet
chemistry methods relevant to agrochemical formulations.
Skills and Responsibilities
Develop, validate, and execute analytical methods for active ingredient assay, impurity
profiling, and physical-chemical testing of agrochemical formulations (SC, EC, WP, WG,
SL, EW, ME, etc.).
Perform routine and non-routine QC testing – including AI content, emulsion stability,
suspensibility, particle size distribution, pH, viscosity, wettability, persistent foam, and
pourability – per CIPAC, FAO/WHO, and BIS methods.
Manage and analyse stability study samples (accelerated and real-time) and flag
deviations or trends to the formulations R&D team.
Set up and maintain QC laboratory operations – instrument calibration, preventive
maintenance schedules, reagent and reference standard inventory, and lab safety
protocols.
Draft and enforce SOPs, test protocols, specifications, and certificates of analysis
(CoAs) aligned with CIB&RC registration requirements and export market standards.
Investigate OOS/OOT results, conduct root cause analysis, and drive CAPA to closure.
Support NABL accreditation readiness and regulatory audits by maintaining complete,
traceable documentation and records.
Coordinate with formulations R&D, process chemistry, manufacturing, and regulatory
teams to ensure quality data flows seamlessly through development, scale-up, and
registration stages.
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.
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