Research Scientist - Analytical

Position Purpose

The incumbent would provide support to the Process Research team by providing assistance in reaction monitoring on (HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, LCMS), characterization and data generation of submitted compounds, final product assay method development. Analysis of impurities, physical characterizations, residue content, stability studies, etc.

Strategic Responsibilities

Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Industries

Efficient contribution to the overall success of CreAgro Analytical Chemistry through scientific contribution and supporting team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the leadership team

Remain at the cutting edge of knowledge required for the new a.i. discovery activity in crop protection through constant updating of personal knowledge and own skill-sets

Operational Responsibilities

Experimental determination of several phys-chem parameters like Small molecule’s Aqueous solubility, Solubility in different solvents, pKa, logP, Henry’s Law constant as per OECD guidelines

Strong theoretical back ground on the aforesaid phys-chem parameters

Analysis of the phys-chem experimental results using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism

Good knowledge of statistical analysis like paired student t-test and others

Conducting Photo Stability and hydrolytic stability studies

Operational skill in Spectroscopic & Chromatographic Techniques

Evaluate different equipments required for the work and operation of the same

Prepare the Study Strategy and implement as per SOP

Documentation and reporting of analytical results

Comply to all safety requirements of the role

Financial Responsibilities

Work with in the limit of budgets

Suggest cost improvement areas to the Team Leader / Group Leader

People Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members and cross functional teams to ensure meeting research objectives

Ensure team harmony through collaboration and active participation in all team discussion

Education Qualification

MSc/Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Agriculture from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials

Work Experience

2-5 years of hands on experience on Assay of a.i. by potentiometry, HPLC, GC, impurity purification/analysis

Experience in chromatography method validation is an added advantage

Industry to be Hired from

Agro Chemical / Pharma Generics / Research Universities or Institutes

Functional Competencies

Scientific Knowledge_O

Research Approach

Data Analysis

Experimental Skills

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Internal : Team Members , Group Leader

As and when required

Planning work, discussing results of experiments, resolving doubts, for hiring and HR related issues, for reimbursement claims.