Research Officer

Job Description

Purpose Statement: Handle high pressure reactions at R&D lab operations, compile data and ensure adherence to safety and incorporate best laboratory housekeeping practices. - Responsible for the availability of raw materials, catalysts and instrument spares as per high pressure lab requirements. -To analyze quality results and discuss the experimentation plan and parameters with Research Incharge. - Understand the safety aspects of all reactions, chemicals and catalysts to be used in high pressure reactions. - Ensure the proper setup ( compatibility of autoclave, high pressure addition pumps, thermostats etc) as planned. - Carry out reaction process as per the provided plan, get the analysis done for raw materials, catalysts , in process reaction intermediates and product. - Record all observations and give suggestions for improvement. - Report any breakdown, abnormal functioning of instruments in high pressure lab. - Ensure proper housekeeping of the lab. - Maintain highest safety practices while working by using required PPEs (Personal protective equipment). - Maintain the log sheets of all the experiments regularly with critical observations and feed the data into Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN). - Ensure working in lab as per SOP's provided. - Maintain stock of all the chemicals, catalysts and instrument spares required as per 5'S' (sort, set-in-order, shine, standardize, sustain) - After reaction completion, decontaminate the autoclave/instruments properly. - To ensure proper and complete recovery/quenching of catalysts after reaction. - To ensure proper and safe storage of catalysts and maintain its record. - Segregate effluents as per the lab system. - To undergo trainings as per schedule. Experience 2-7 Years. Qualification M.Sc Organic Chemistry or equivalent. Certifications/Trainings Analytical & Waste Treatment, Process Safety training, Process Development training preferred