JD: Staff Scientist
Job Title : Staff ScientistDepartment : Research & Development – Food & BeverageLocation : MumbaiRole
- The individual in this role will independently lead the design & development of new product / innovation project
- Responsible for generating ideas, developing product, and executing customer validation trials for assigned projects and work for customer approval.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles and applications in their area of expertise.
- Individual must apply and interpret standard scientific theories, concepts and techniques.
- Provides creative solutions and patentable technologies for solving assigned innovation projects.
- Can determine own approach to problems and devise solutions within scope of own ability.
- Independently plans and performs laboratory experimentation, customer trials, and operates various machines and testing equipment in evaluation of products.
- Regularly communicates progress of and requirements to complete assigned work with manager and project teams.
- Responsible to lead and influence all stakeholders’ meetings and project technical outcome.
- Contributes to Innovation Idea Pipeline/Funnel through new Ideas and POCs for new exploratory projects.
Key Result Areas
- Independently lead product Innovation for Ideation, Product development & Validation stage.
- Support in developing/improving and implementation of Global laboratory best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects within agreed time and budget
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and focus on critical project parameters that determine success or failure.
- Compliance of laboratory with company safety regulations
- Identify potential Project technical risks and create and execute mitigation plan
- Manage technical database and Document product design and performance specifications.to ensure ISO compliance.
- Demonstrate Subject matter expertise in respective Project domain. Execute the Stage Gate process as per appropriate project management tools in the Ideation, Development and Validation Phase.
- Responsible for all key tasks of new product introduction such as Development, planning, Design of experiments, Validations etc.
- Conducts independent research and investigations to design and develop a product or process.
- Execute project plans and schedules for timely completion of projects.
- Independently plan and execute Feasibility study of diversifying product range and explore ideas/concepts for new business opportunities.
- Independently develops test procedures and policies for evaluating raw materials, work in process and finished products.
- Regularly Interact & communicate with Global R&D team and work in collaboration with multifunctional Teams (Marketing, Analytical, Regulatory etc.)
Functional Knowledge / Skills
- Wide technical and business knowledge of the Cleaning & Hygiene industry must be self-motivated, creative with a high-level of energy, customer focus, result oriented. Presentation Skills, - Drive for Results, Process Management, Decision Making, Planning & Estimating, Monitoring & Controlling"
- Excellent Chemical and technical know – how, Formulation knowledge of specialty/FMCG chemicals, project management skills, R&D tools and techniques, Stage gate process, Six Sigma, Cost analysis, Good conceptual & problem solving skills essential
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Result oriented, Ability to lead and drive execution of scientific projects with clear accountability, knowledge of analytical chemistry and cleaning formulation
QualificationM. Tech. / Ph.D (Chemical Engg, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology or equivalent)Six Sigma: Black Belt or Green Belt / Stage gate process / Project Management preferredPh.D (5-8 yrs / MTech (7-9 yrs)experience in chemical, Detergent, Surfactant / FMCG, specialty Industry, Dairy, Brewery, Beverage, Food Industry
Candidate Experienced Handling Global R&D Project Are Preferred.
Position reporting to Director R&D - Global Food & BeveragePositions reporting to the Job Title : None