Job Description

Position Description

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Business Division:

PI Enzyme & Fermentation Technology

Department:

Molecular Biology

Location:

Udaipur

Position Title:

Research Scientist - Molecular Biology

Level:

E1-E4

Reporting to (Title):

Team Leader - Molecular Biology

Position Purpose

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The role holder shall report to the team leader and shall perform research activities (cloning, expression in Bacteria, Yeast, fungal and mammalian systems), and engineering of proteins - directed evolution.

Strategic Responsibilities

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Research Activities

Design, plan, assist and execute assigned molecular biology work Develop skills and capability in molecular biology domain Build intellectual proficiency in molecular biology Plan experiments to investigate and analyse candidate enzyme for their potential use in crop protection / growth activators under supervision of the team leader. Prepare and operate complex instrumentation required for the experiments. Conduct experiments,executes advanced analytical techniques on candidate molecules to extend scientific theories and explore their practical application. Tabulate results, analyze and extrapolate results data to develop theories for explaining observed phenomenon.

Documentation

Document and record findings in research reports / papers for further dessimination / filing.

Process Adherance & improvements

Adhere to all safety / information security / quality norms related to research procedures. Participate in process improvement inititatives under direction of Head - Enzyme & Fermentation.

Knowledge Management

Participate in knowledge management initiatives by contributing to KM portal. Contribute to competitor intelligence through secondary research , participation in internal / external forums, professional organizational networks. Identify and utilize best practices in formulation development.

Reporting

Update timesheets / progress trackers and submit to supervisor as directed.

Operational Responsibilities

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Financial Responsibilities

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People Responsibilities

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Lead own professional development through continuous learning and development initiatives within and outside the organization. Collaborate with team members and cross functional teams to ensure meeting research objectives.

Education Qualification

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Candidates with Ph.D/M. Tech/M.S/B.Tech from reputed universities from India or abroad with specialization in molecular biology /biotechnology from reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials.

Work Experience

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2-3 years of post-academic industrial research experience

Industry to be Hired from

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Agro Chemical / Pharma / Research Universities or Institutes

Functional Competencies

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Excellent clinical and laboratory skills including knowledge of lab procedures (experience in handling of microbials highly appreciated), equipment and protocols. Strong exposure to various analytical/preparatory platforms such as HPLC/FPLC, GC, MS. Strong capability & knowledge strong capabilities and interest in heterologous gene expression in E.coli, yeast, fungal and mammalian systems, protein engineering, directed evolution and familiar with fundamentals of biochemistry to play an effective interfacial role with biochemical group.

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

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Interaction

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Internal :

Team Leader , Group Leader, Head - Enzyme, HR , Finance

As and when required

Planning work, discussing results of experiments, resolving doubts, seeking clarifications on policies, reimbursement claims