Research Chemist – Agro (R&D)

Scimplify; Attibele; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Mentoring opportunities

Exposure to the complete value chain

Job summary

Scimplify is seeking an experienced Senior Chemist to lead our Agro R&D team in Bengaluru, India. The successful candidate will oversee synthesis, process development, and formulation projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality agrochemical products.

Key responsibilities include mentoring junior chemists, optimizing processes for efficiency, and collaborating with multiple teams. We offer a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation in the agrochemical industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in process development and lab-to-pilot scale-up.
• Strong analytical skills with familiarity in NMR, HPLC, GC, LC-MS.
• Understanding of GLP, EHS, GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead synthesis, purification, and characterization of agrochemical products.
• Optimize reactions and processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and guide junior chemists in their projects.

Skills

Process development

Formulation chemistry

Analytical skills

Project management

Teamwork

Education

M.Sc – Organic chemistry

Tools

NMR

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

Job description

About Scimplify

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full‑stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large‑scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances. We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, and are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Chemist to lead research and development projects in our Agro R&D team. The candidate will take ownership of synthesis, process development, and formulation projects, mentor junior chemists, and help deliver high‑quality agrochemical products from lab to pilot scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead synthesis, purification, and characterization of agrochemical intermediates and actives.
• Optimize reactions, processes, and formulations for efficiency, yield and cost‑effectiveness.
• Support scale‑up from lab to pilot plant and transfer processes to manufacturing.
• Mentor and guide junior chemists, review experimental plans, and ensure scientific rigor.
• Collaborate with analytical, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.
• Contribute to product lifecycle management and IP documentation (patents, innovations).
• Ensure strict adherence to GLP, EHS, GMP, and laboratory safety protocols.
• Drive innovation by suggesting new synthetic routes, formulations, or process improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Qualification: M.Sc – Organic chemistry.
• Hands‑on experience in process development, lab‑to‑pilot scale‑up and formulation chemistry.
• Strong analytical skills with familiarity in NMR, HPLC, GC, LC‑MS.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (GLP, EHS, GMP) for agrochemical R&D.
• Strong project management, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead cutting‑edge agrochemical R&D projects.
• Exposure to the complete value chain, from synthesis → formulation → scale‑up.
• Collaborative and growth‑oriented environment with mentoring responsibilities.

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