Research Associate

Purpose of the Role:

To conduct research under guidance of group lead to optimise the cost and improve the yield to aid in the business growth of UPL

Job Responsibilities:

1. To set up reactions based on discussion and planning with Team Leader to optimise synthesis of out of patent agrochemical intermediates and active ingredient.

2. To carry out reactions to develop non-infringing processes and improve cost effectiveness of existing products by improving yield, modifying processes and maintaining quality, monitoring and concluding based on analysis.

3. Communicate on daily basis on the progress of the project.

4. Achieve reproducibility and consistency of results. Maintain daily records and update for QMS system.

5. Follow safe handling practises of chemicals and reactions to maintain industrial hygiene and reduce environmental wastes.

6. Tabulate data of experiments needed for review meeting.

7. Maintenance of Equipment or instruments given under laboratory control. Collaborate with other divisions for work related matters.

Qualification:

a) MSc in Chemistry with 1-3 yrs of experience.

b) Setting up reactions, monitoring and conclude based on analysis. Reproducibility and consistency of results.

c) Good record maintenance, safe handling practises of chemicals and chemical wastes.