Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)

Cluix; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Job summary

CLUIX seeks a distinguished Chief Scientific Officer to lead scientific research, sensor technology innovations, and IP strategy for next-generation water diagnostics and environmental monitoring.

The CSO will set the R&D vision, oversee chemistry, biochemistry, and sensing teams, and drive patent filings, research publications, and collaborations with IITs and CSIR labs while ensuring GLP compliance and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years post-PhD R&D with leadership in industry or applied tech.
• Proven IP creation, patent drafting, and publications.

Responsibilities

• Direct R&D vision and roadmaps for new sensor modalities and water diagnostics.
• Lead chemistry, biochemistry, and sensing teams to develop reagents, assays, and optical protocols.
• Drive patent filings, trade secrets, publications, and IP generation to maintain tech moat.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Spectroscopy

Electrochemistry

Optical sensors

IP strategy

Leadership

DOE design

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Description: CLUIX is seeking a distinguished Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to head our scientific research, sensor technology innovations, chemical formulations, and intellectual property (IP) strategy. The CSO will champion breakthroughs in optical sensing, spectrophotometry, electrochemical detection, and reagent chemistry to advance next-generation water diagnostics and environmental monitoring technologies.

About the Role

• Direct and inspire the scientific R&D vision, setting technology roadmaps for new sensor modalities and rapid water diagnostics.
• Lead the chemistry, biochemistry, and sensing technology teams in developing proprietary chemical reagents, assays, and optical measurement protocols.
• Drive patent filings, trade secrets, research publications, and scientific IP generation to maintain CLUIX's technological moat.
• Oversee rigorous laboratory validation, calibration frameworks, interference testing, and benchmark studies against standard reference methods (APHA/EPA/BIS).
• Spearhead grant applications, academic partnerships, and collaborative research with premier institutions like IITs, CSIR labs, and global water institutes.
• Guide the translation of benchtop scientific discoveries into stable, mass-producible, and field-deployable commercial products.
• Ensure stringent adherence to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), lab safety standards, and environmental regulatory guidelines.
• Represent CLUIX at national and international scientific symposiums, regulatory boards, and technical standard committees.

Skill(s) required

• Deep scientific mastery of analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and optical sensor instrumentation.
• Extensive background in water quality chemistry (heavy metals, anions, physical parameters, microbial indicators).
• Proven track record in intellectual property creation, patent drafting, and academic publishing.
• Strong leadership capabilities to mentor scientists, chemists, and interdisciplinary engineering teams.
• Expertise in statistical experiment design (DoE), analytical method validation, and quality assurance.
• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of post-PhD research and development experience, with substantial industry or applied technology leadership.
• Demonstrated portfolio of granted patents, high-impact publications, or successful commercial product formulations.

What we are looking for

• A visionary scientist driven by real-world environmental and public health impact.
• Rigorous scientific thinker capable of marrying high-level science with practical commercial engineering.
• Collaborative mentor who elevates team capabilities and cultivates scientific excellence.

What we Offer

• C-suite scientific leadership role driving the scientific core of a pioneering clean-tech venture.
• State-of-the-art laboratory and instrumentation facilities at IIT Delhi R&I Park.
• Significant equity participation and executive compensation.
• Platform to lead world-class research solving global water quality challenges.