Research Scientist Chemistry Position @ PI Industries
Research scientist position for msc and phd chemistry candidates at PI Industries. PI Industries is hiring msc and phd chemistry candidates for a research scientist position. Check out all of the details on the same below:
Job Title: Research Scientist Chemistry
Job Description:
Position Purpose
- The role holder shall report to the Group Leader and shall perform research activities as designing and conducting scientific experiments, analyzing and interpreting results leading to the discovery, and pre-development of innovative molecules for crop protection / crop growth with the aim of adding significant value to the business of PI.
Strategic Responsibilities
- Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Industries
- Efficient contribution to the overall success of CreAgro Chemistry by driving innovation and team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the Director and Head of Chemistry.
- Fullfilling requirements as set by Group Leader and Team Leader, e. g. within specific Research Projects
- Ensuring the security of intellectual property for CreAgro (patent applications, ensuring freedom-to-operate)
- Updating self with respect to chemistry knowledge through literature scanning to foster innovation
- Support the Team Leader with special focus on target setting and constantly seek functional feedback
Operational Responsibilities
- Work with the Team to achieve and exceed targets within the frame given by the Group Leader and Team Leader
- Keep self updated on the state of the art in synthetic chemistry development and techniques, while putting specific focus on agrochemistry
- Continuous documentation and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility as defined in the SOP / guideline
- Seek functional support actively from Team Leader
- Carrying out literature search by use of available tools (Reaxis/Scifinder/Patents etc.)
- Carrying out synthetic experiments safely, efficiently, capturing all the experimental procedures and data effectively
- Updating the Team Leader on the functional progress/issues of the project on a regular basis
- Constructive and active participtions in all technical and functional meetings of the Team
Financial Responsibilities
- Support team members by providing peer feedback
- Foster an environment of knowledge sharing within the team
- Maintain healthy working relationships with the related teams and department in CRE Agro
- Responsible for individual and team safety
Qualifications:
Education Qualification
- MSc/PhD in Organic/Analytical Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute from India or overseas with excellent academic credentials
- Post-doctoral research experience in a reputed university is preferred
- Substantial number of high quality research publications and/or patents
Work Experience
- Good experimentalist with experience in industry for 1-7 years
- Experience in working in multi-centre, multi-national environment is preferable
- Experience of working in discovery / process / development chemistry
- Successful track record
Industry to be Hired from
- Agrochemical, Fine Chemical, Pharmaceutical
Functional Competencies
- Knowledge of Organic Chemistry
- Knowledge of optimization of molecule
- Knowledge of handling instruments
- Ability to efficiently use search engines like Scifinder / Reaxys, etc.
- Ability to interpret analytical data such as NMR
- Good experimentation skills
Behavioural Competencies
- Communication
- Drive for results
- Learning Capabilities
- Analytical Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Interaction Complexity and Team Work
Internal:
- Other Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry Team members
- Biology
- SCM Team
- Other support functions
External:
- Chemical Logistics
- Service Engineers
