Research Scientist - Biochemistry

Position Description

Position Purpose

Strategic Responsibilities

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Operational Responsibilities

Research Activities

• Design, plan, assist and execute assigned biochemical group functions
• Plan experiments to investigate and analyse candidate enzyme for their potential use in crop protection / growth activators under supervision of the team leader.
• Prepare and operate complex instrumentation required for the experiments.
• Conduct experiments,executes advanced analytical techniques on candidate molecules to extend scientific theories and explore their practical application.
• Tabulate results, analyze and extrapolate results data to develop theories for explaining observed phenomenon.

Documentation

• Document and record findings in research reports / papers for further dessimination / filing.

Process Adherance & improvements

• Adhere to all safety / information security / quality norms related to research procedures.

• Participate in process improvement inititatives under direction of Head – Enzyme & Fermentation.

Knowledge Management

• Participate in knowledge management initiatives by contributing to KM portal.

• Contribute to competitor intelligence through secondary research , participation in internal / external forums, professional organizational networks.
• Identify and utilize best practices in formulation development.

Reporting

• Update timesheets / progress trackers and submit to supervisor as directed.

Financial Responsibilities

People Responsibilities

• Lead own professional development through continuous learning and development initiatives within and outside the organization.
• Collaborate with team members and cross functional teams to ensure meeting research objectives.

Education Qualification

Work Experience

Industry to be Hired from

Functional Competencies

Interaction Complexity and Team Work