Research Scientist - Toxicology

Position Description

Position Purpose

Strategic Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Knowledge of invitro toxicologcal tests for lead selection and characterisation. Expertise in steroidogenesis and genotox (AMES, Chromosomal abberation, cell gene mutation, MN , microsomal estability) test, cell line maintenance, data record, evaluation and interpretation.
• Operate all the equipment in toxicology lab equipment.
• Experise in skills to maintainance of different cell lines.
• Expertise in designing the expriment as per requirement .
• Tabulate results, analyze and extrapolate results data to develop theories for explaining observed phenomenon.
• Troubleshoot and solve scientific problems.
• Document and record findings in electronic notebook/research reports / papers for further dessimination / filing.
• Adhere to all safety / information security / quality norms related to research procedures.
• Participate in process improvement inititatives under direction of GL - Biology.

• Contribute to competitor intelligence through secondary research, participation in internal / external forums, professional organizational networks.
• Update timesheets / progress trackers and submit to GL as directed.

• Present results in cross-functional project teams and work across various projects / programs to achieve results.

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

Financial Responsibilities

People Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Monitoring the activities of research Associates and workers and guide/coach them to maintain contamination free environment in laboratory.
• Remain at the cutting edge of knowledge required for the new a.i. discovery activity in crop protection through constant updating of personal knowledge and own skill-sets.

Education Qualification

• Ph.D/Masters in life science with specialization in toxicology from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials.
• Candidates who have been part of teams involved toxicology /biotechnology research projects in public/private sector.

Work Experience

Industry to be Hired from

Functional Competencies

Interaction Complexity and Team Work