Lead Chemist

JAC Recruitment International; Electronic City; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment International in Bangalore seeks a Lead Chemist to head research and process development for specialty chemicals and intermediates. You will guide lab teams, optimize synthetic routes, and ensure scalable manufacturing solutions.

The role requires strong expertise in organic synthesis, impurity profiling, and technology transfer. Experience across API manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration is essential for timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. Chemistry / Organic Chemistry is mandatory.
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry is preferred.
• Experience in specialty chemicals and API manufacturing is desirable.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development projects for specialty and fine chemicals and intermediates.
• Design and optimize synthetic routes for target molecules.
• Develop cost-effective and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Execute laboratory experiments and oversee process scale-up from lab to pilot and production.
• Evaluate reaction pathways, yields, impurities, and process efficiencies.
• Lead technology transfer from R&D to production.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, procurement, quality, and business teams.
• Troubleshoot plant and process-related issues.
• Develop and validate analytical methods with QC/QA teams.
• Prepare technical reports, batch records, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Monitor timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop junior chemists and researchers.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Process development

Scale-up

Impurity profiling

Literature search

Cost reduction

Analytical techniques

Project management

Team leadership

Education

M.Sc. Chemistry / Organic Chemistry

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

NMR

Job description

Lead Chemist

Position:Lead Chemist
Experience:8-15 Years (with M.Sc.,) 5-8 years (Phd)
Location:Bangalore
Department:R&D / Process Development / Manufacturing

Language Known: English, Hindi

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Chemist to lead research, process development, scale-up activities, and technical support for specialty chemicals and chemical intermediates. The candidate will be responsible for managing laboratory operations, leading a team of chemists, developing robust synthetic processes, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and ensuring timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research and development projects for specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, and chemical intermediates.
• Design and optimize synthetic routes for target molecules.
• Develop cost-effective and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Execute laboratory experiments and oversee process scale-up from lab to pilot and commercial production.
• Evaluate reaction pathways, yields, impurities, and process efficiencies.
• Lead technology transfer activities from R&D to production.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, procurement, quality, and business teams.
• Troubleshoot plant and process-related issues.
• Develop and validate analytical methods in collaboration with QC/QA teams.
• Prepare technical reports, batch records, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop junior chemists and research associates.

Required Skills

• Organic synthesis and reaction chemistry
• Process development and optimization
• Scale-up and technology transfer
• Impurity profiling and troubleshooting
• Literature search and route scouting
• Cost reduction and process efficiency improvement
• Analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, LCMS, NMR interpretation)
• Project management and team leadership
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Qualifications

• M.Sc. Chemistry / Organic Chemistry (Mandatory)
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (Preferred)

Preferred Industry Experience

• Specialty Chemicals
• Fine Chemicals
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates
• API Manufacturing
• Agrochemicals
• Performance Chemicals

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of chemists and analysts.
• Review experimental data and technical reports.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Procurement, QA/QC, Regulatory, and Business Development.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Specialty Chemicals
• Fine Chemicals
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates
• API Manufacturing
• Agrochemicals
• Performance Chemicals

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of chemists and analysts.
• Review experimental data and technical reports.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Procurement, QA/QC, Regulatory, and Business Development.