Team Lead - Quality Control (Agrochemical Formulations)

Atomgrid; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead a talented R&D team

Work on high-impact projects

Collaboration with cross-functional experts

Job summary

A growing agrochemicals company in Bengaluru is seeking a Team Lead for Quality Control in Agrochemical Formulations. This role involves building and managing the quality control function, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with various teams for effective product development. The ideal candidate should have an M.Sc. in Chemistry and 5–10 years of experience in analytical development, specifically in agrochemicals. Join us for significant ownership, learning opportunities, and leadership growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in QC / analytical development within agrochemicals, crop protection, or specialty chemicals.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with relevant analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and execute analytical methods for agrochemical formulations.
• Perform routine and non-routine QC testing according to specified methods.
• Manage and analyze stability study samples and coordinate with R&D team.
• Set up and maintain QC laboratory operations and enforce SOPs.

Skills

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

UV-Vis

KF titration

Wet chemistry methods

Analytical method validation

Education

M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related discipline

M.Tech / Ph.D. is a plus

Job description

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 )

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,)
• 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
• Opportunity to lead a talented R&D team and work on high-impact projects from concept
• Collaborate with cross‑functional experts to drive process excellence and innovation.
• A role offering significant ownership, learning, and leadership growth in a dynamic,