Junior R&D Lab Chemist

JobItUs; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in India is seeking a dedicated Junior R&D Lab Chemist to support research and product development in our laboratory. You will assist in experiments, analyze chemical compounds, and maintain documentation under guidance of senior scientists.

The role involves hands-on lab work, ensuring safety, and collaboration with production, quality control, and regulatory teams. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field and 1–3 years in a lab are required; freshers are welcome for training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 1–3 years in a lab or R&D environment; freshers considered.
• Knowledge of lab safety, chemical handling, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist formulation and testing of new products.
• Conduct experiments per protocols and safety standards.
• Analyze samples using titration, spectroscopy, chromatography, and other methods.
• Maintain detailed experiment records and observations.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for experiments.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
• Support scale-up trials and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with production, quality control, and regulatory teams.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Lab software

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Junior R&D Lab Chemist to support research and product development activities in our laboratory. The role involves assisting in experiments, analyzing chemical compounds, and maintaining lab equipment and documentation under the guidance of senior scientists or chemists.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the formulation and testing of new products or materials.
• Conduct laboratory experiments according to established protocols and safety standards.
• Analyze samples using techniques such as titration, spectroscopy, chromatography, or other analytical methods.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments, results, and observations.
• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents as required for experiments.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment’s.
• Support scale-up trials and process optimization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality control, and regulatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a laboratory or R&D environment (freshers, internship or training experience is also preferred).
• Knowledge of laboratory practices, chemical handling, and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with analytical instruments and lab software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and take direction in a fast-paced research environment.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory environment; exposure to chemicals and lab equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
• May involve standing for extended periods and handling hazardous materials.