Scientist

3) Job Context & Major Challenges

(What are the specific aspects of the job that provide a challenge in the context of the Unit/Dpt.?)

There has been multifold increase in intensity novel materials research at Birla Carbon over last few years. The R & D team is developing new products and exploring avenues for applications. Every year there are several products in various development life-cycle stages which require development of new analytical methods to better understand their characteristics and provide inputs to optimize processes.

4) Principal Accountabilities

(4 – 8 major functions that comprise the job and the approximate portion of the year devoted to each)

Accountability

Supporting Actions/ Tasks

% of Time

(add to 100%)

1. Develop laboratory methods. Compile data, calculate results, and maintain accurate records

• Perform analytical method development following validated scientific procedures and all safety requirements.
• Document evaluation criteria, findings, application range, precision and bias as well as limitations.
• Generate standard operating procedures and train laboratory staff at various BC locations, sometimes even customer laboratories.
• Review and Update procedures at regular intervals

35%

1. Laboratory operations

• Perform routine, non-routine analysis on samples in timely manner.
• Provide interpretation of test results.
• Generate reports, and presentations as requested.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocol & guidelines

30%

1. Laboratory infrastructure

• Maintain, repair, calibrate and monitor performance of testing instrumentation.
• Identify opportunities and expand the experimental capabilities of existing instruments.
• Evaluate/explore new analytical techniques to meet novel material characterization needs and make CAPEX recommendations

20%

1. Communication

• Interact with internal customers like R & D directors, global and regional quality heads, manufacturing organization, product stewardship, technical services team to understand challenges and provide solutions.
• Flexibility to work outside office hours to interact with colleagues in the other region.
• Interact with peers in other ABG businesses laboratories to understand and utilize unique capabilities.
• Interact with academic institutes, ASTM, ISO organizations and bring insights into the organization about upcoming trends.

15%