Job Information

• Job Identification: ACPL-RD2502

• Job Category: R&D

• Degree Level: Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree

• Job Type: Full time

• Locations: Vasai, MH India

• Start Date: December 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments for the synthesis and scale-up of specialty chemical esters, and/or related products from milligram to kilogram quantities.

• Plan and execute synthetic routes, develop process, SOP documents to inform experimental design.

• Develop and optimize chemical processes for advanced oleochemicals and finished products, considering chemical, physical, and preparative aspects.

• Evaluate, document, and analyze experimental results and prepare detailed laboratory development reports.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analytical, safety, to ensure project alignment and knowledge sharing.

• Adhere strictly to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), ensuring all experiments are conducted safely and in compliance with industry standards.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records, manage laboratory equipment, and ensure quality control throughout the development process.

• Present experimental findings to senior staff and contribute to scientific papers, reports, or reviews as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in organic chemistry, oleochemicals or a related field, with strong theoretical and practical knowledge in organic synthesis.

• 1-2 years of experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or agrochemical industry, either as a bench chemist or through an internship.

• Proficiency in laboratory techniques such as titration, chromatography, spectroscopy, and familiarity with laboratory instrumentation (e.g., FTIR, GC, HPLC, UV-Vis).

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and research skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective written and oral communication abilities, and the capacity to work well within a team.

• Strong commitment to laboratory safety, data integrity, and ethical research practices.

Team and Work Environment

• Reports to Head of R&D

• On-site

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Selection for job roles will be based on criteria set by management typically - individual merit, experience, skills, and potential.