Senior R&D; Executive – Job Description

Department: Research & Development (R&D;)
Industry: Agrochemical / Pesticide Formulation
Location: Rajkot, Gujarat
Designation: Senior R&D; Executive

Job Summary

Responsible for research, development, optimization, and technical evaluation of agrochemical formulations. The role involves formulation development, laboratory trials, product improvement, scale-up support, and coordination with Production and QA/QC teams.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize current agrochemical formulations such as SC, EC, SL, WP, WG, WDG, FS, ME, etc.
Conduct laboratory-scale formulation trials and evaluate product performance.
Research and evaluate current formulations, active ingredients, solvents, surfactants, adjuvants, and other raw materials.
Optimize formulation parameters for stability, efficacy, compatibility, and cost.
Conduct physical and chemical evaluation of developed formulations.
Perform stability studies and monitor product performance under different conditions.
Prepare and maintain R&D; trial reports,



formulation records, specifications, and technical documents.
Support analytical method development and coordinate with QC for testing and evaluation.
Troubleshoot formulation-related issues and recommend corrective actions.
Support scale-up and technology transfer of successful laboratory formulations to production.
Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Regulatory, and Procurement teams for R&D; activities.
Evaluate alternative raw materials and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Maintain proper laboratory records, samples, observations, and experimental data.
Ensure all R&D; activities are carried out according to SOPs, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Stay updated on current formulation technologies, agrochemical products, and industry developments.
Guide junior R&D; team members and assist in planning laboratory activities.

Qualification
M.Sc. in Chemistry / Organic Che

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