Job Description

Position Description
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Business Division:

CreAgro

Department: Chemistry

Location:

Udaipur


Position Title -

Research Scientist - Chemistry

Reporting to (Title) - Group Leader - Chemistry

Level - E1 - E4


Position Purpose
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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
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• 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
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• Work with the Team to achieve and exceed targets within the frame given by the Group Leader and Team Leader
• Continuous documentation and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility
• 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
• Update on the functional progress/issues of the project on a regular basis and actively seek functional support from Team Leader
• Constructive and active participation in all technical and functional meetings of the Team
• Responsible for individual safety
Financial Responsibilities
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People Responsibilities
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• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing within the Team
• Maintain healthy working relationships with the related teams and departments in CreAgro
Education Qualification
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• 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
Work Experience
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• Good experimentalist with experience in industry for 1-7 years
• Experience of working in discovery / process / development chemistry
Industry to be Hired from
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• Agrochemical, Fine Chemical, Pharmaceutical
Functional Competencies
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• Scientific Knowledge_O
• Research Approach
• Data Analysis
• Experimentation Skills
Interaction Complexity and Team Work
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Internal:
• Other Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry Team members
• Biology
• SCM Team
• Other support functions


External:
• Chemical Logistics
• Service Engineers