Process Development Scientist I

Process Development Scientist I

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Process Development Scientist-II with some supervision from the Chemical Development Lead focuses on the route scouting and Chemical Process Development of Bayers existing and pipeline crop protective agents. Collaborates with all internal and external functional teams. The job holders ensure all the experimental work is done following the highest safety standards and document the generated data in the Electronic Lab Note Book. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary and cross-divisional team in the Crop Protection Innovation organization.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct process chemistry research as an individual contributor, which includes, but is not limited to, research on inventing new synthetic routes to agrochemicals by route scouting, process optimization, safety evaluation, high throughput screening and chemo/biocatalytic reaction discovery and optimization. Invent synthetic routes and develop safe, robust, and cost-effective processes to manufacture Crop Protection Agents
• Contribute to the Chemical Development Process by conducting laboratory experiments by own hands and providing experimental results, technical updates, documentation, data interpretation, recommendations for process optimization, etc.
• With the help of the Process Engineer optimize unit operations Investigate optimization, generate safety and process engineering data required for scale-up of chemical reactions
• Assist in the design, planning and execution of multi-step experimental studies guided by risk assessment to deliver safe, efficient, robust manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate within project teams by working closely with analytical chemists, process engineers, pilot plant team and project managers within the Crop Protection Innovation organization.
• Support Chemical Development Lead in preparation of SOPs, and other relevant documents (e.g. Technical Reports, Presentations, Technology Dossier).
• Work independently or in a team in advancing projects and studies within required timelines
• Follow all company, site and laboratory Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)-related protocols, processes, guidelines and SOPs. Actively participate in EHS discussions with peers and management for continuous improvement of EHS practices.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:

Internal

• Crop Protection Innovation Team
• Analytical Chemist from
• Pilot Plant Team
• AIM Production Team
• AIM Analytical team at Vapi

External

• Coordinate with various vendors and engineers for instrument installation/maintenance activities

WHO YOU ARE:

• Msc/M Pharm in Organic Chemistry with more than 8 years experience or Fresh PhD or Postdoc in Organic Chemistry in designing and performing experiments in a laboratory setting to meet project timelines and objectives.
• Experience in independent planning and execution of experiments for multistep synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Experience in independent interpretation of data from experiments and using it to make conclusions/decisions regarding the direction of future experimentation
• Comprehensive and state-of-the-art knowledge of modern synthetic methodologies as well as a basic understanding of organic reaction mechanisms and retrosynthesis.
• Strong understanding of small molecule analysis including chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques and structure elucidation by NMR and Mass Spectroscopy is required
• Embraces ambitious goals and drives progress with urgency.
• Consistently seeking opportunities to acquire knowledge, develop skills, and share insights.
• Possesses a strong willingness to learn and grow through challenging experiences, actively engaging in giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Effectively interacts with diverse teams across functions, cultivating strong working relationships with both internal and external collaborators to enhance overall performance
• Ability to work in the shifts