Company Overview:
Founded in 1946, PI Industries is a leader in the Agchem value chain, delivering innovative solutions in the chemical and engineering sectors. With a focus on R&D and distribution, PI Industries operates across over 70,000 retail points in India.
Position Purpose:
The Research Scientist will report to the Sr. Team Leader – Process Innovation, contributing to scientific experiments, analyzing results, and driving process innovation. The role is integral to advancing business success within PI Industries by fostering process development and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Responsibilities:
- Support the goals of CreAgro Chemistry, driving innovation and team performance.
- Ensure intellectual property security (e.g., patent applications, freedom-to-operate).
- Stay updated on the latest developments in synthetic chemistry and process research.
- Contribute to the successful completion of specific research projects.
- Operational Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the team to achieve targets within the scope set by Team Leaders.
- Perform literature searches using tools like Scifinder, Reaxis, and Patents.
- Conduct safe and efficient synthetic experiments, documenting data and procedures.
- Regularly report progress and issues to the Team Leader.
- Actively participate in technical meetings.
- People Responsibilities:
- Provide peer feedback and foster a knowledge-sharing environment.
- Maintain healthy relationships with related teams and departments.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualifications: MSc/PhD in Organic Chemistry from a reputed institution.
- Experience: 2-7 years of industry experience, preferably in Contract Research Organizations (CROs) or Contract Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS). Experience in process research, pharmaceutical/agrochemical industries, and strong organic chemistry knowledge is essential.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in search engines like Scifinder, Reaxys.
- Lab experience with the ability to interpret analytical data (e.g., NMR).
- Strong experimentation skills.
- MS Office proficiency.
Additional Information:
- Level: E1 – E4
- Location: Udaipur
- Industry: Pharma/Healthcare/Clinical Research
- End Date for Applications: 30th November 2024