Job Description

Position Description
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Business Division: CreAgro

Department: New Product Development

Location: Udaipur
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Position Title: Research Scientist - New Product Development

Level: Exectives

Reporting to (Title): Head - New product Development



Position Purpose
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The role holder shall report to the Head - New product Development and shall be responsible for testing of new active ingredients against target insect/disease/nematode species for the purpose of advancing the identified leads from the discovery to pre-development. Tracking the biology & toxicology study progress, data collection, analysis and storage in ELN. Strategic Responsibilities
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Remain at the cutting edge of knowledge required for the new a.i. discovery/development activity in crop protection through constant updating of personal knowledge and own skill-sets Operational Responsibilities
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Research Activities
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• Testing of new active ingredients against target insect/disease/nematode species in the lab/GH/Field in the international locations
• Planning and coordinating payments, sample requirments of development & toxicology studies.
• Monitoring the development & toxicology study progress, data collection, analysis and generating insights.
• Troubleshoot and solve scientific problems.
• Present results in cross-functional project teams and work across various projects / programs.




Documentation
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• Document and record findings in electronic notebook/research reports / papers for further dessimination / filing.

Process Adherance & improvements
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• Adhere to all safety / information security / quality norms related to research procedures.
• Participate in process improvement inititatives under direction of Head - New Product Development.
Financial Responsibilities
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People Responsibilities
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• Lead 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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PhD / MSc in Agriculture or allied subjects (Plant pathology/Entomology/Crop Protection) 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 / Seed / Agriculture Universities or Institutes Functional Competencies
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• Crop Protection Knowledge
• Experimental Skills
• Subject knowledge
• Data Assessment and Analysis
Interaction Complexity and Team Work
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Interaction Frequency

Purpose of Interaction


Internal : Team Leader , Group Leader, Head - Biology, HR , Finance


As and when required


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