Head of R&D Inorganic / Battery Chemicals and Electrolyte Development

About the Role

We are looking for highly motivated and technically strong professionals to join our Battery Chemicals and Electrolyte Development team. The selected candidates will play a critical role in developing, scaling up, and commercializing advanced battery chemicals, electrolyte salts, additives, and electrolyte formulations for next-generation energy storage applications.

The role requires close collaboration with R&D, Pilot Plant, Project Development, Production, Quality Assurance, Analytical, and Commercial teams to ensure successful technology transfer from laboratory to commercial manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and scale-up activities for battery chemicals, electrolyte salts, additives, and electrolyte formulations.
• Work closely with Pilot Plant, Project Engineering, Production, Quality, and Analytical teams for process development and commercialization.
• Support technology transfer from laboratory scale to pilot scale and commercial production.
• Analyze process data and drive continuous improvements in quality, productivity, safety, and cost.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, project updates, development summaries, and presentations on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution and milestone achievement.
• Troubleshoot process and product-related challenges during development and scale-up stages.
• Participate in customer discussions and provide technical support when required.
• Contribute to patent filings, publications, and innovation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Degree from reputed institutes such as IITs, IISc, ICT, NITs, CSIR laboratories, leading Indian universities, or globally recognized universities.
• Candidates with Postdoctoral Research experience will be given preference.

Experience

• 10–15 years of relevant industrial and/or postdoctoral experience.
• Strong experience in battery materials, electrolyte salts, lithium chemicals, electrolyte formulations, specialty chemicals, or energy storage materials.
• Experience in scale-up, pilot plant operations, process development, and commercialization is highly desirable.
• Exposure to lithium-ion, sodium-ion, solid-state battery materials, or related advanced battery technologies is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of battery chemistry and electrochemical systems.
• Hands-on experience with battery chemicals, electrolyte salts, additives, solvents, and purification processes.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and characterization methods.
• Strong data analysis, documentation, and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing functions.

Desired Attributes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Habit of maintaining accurate technical records and providing timely project updates.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.

Preferred Profile

Candidates with a combination of:

• Ph.D. + Postdoctoral Experience
• Ph.D. + Industrial Experience in Battery Materials/Electrolytes
• Strong publication and patent record
• Experience working with global customers, research institutes, or battery manufacturers