Technical Associate-R&D

Job Description

Laxmi Organic Industries Limited. We are looking for candidates, interested in Technical Associate - R&D for Mahape. Job Title: Technical Associate - R&D Department: R&D Reporting to: Manager/Sr. Manager -R&D Functional Area: Synthesis lab Location: Mahape, Maharashtra Job Purpose: As a part of finalised organisation policy, the organisation decided to develop the process for synthesis of different chemical intermediate and Speciality chemical intermediate/products. The core deliverables of these candidates will be 1) Develop process for the synthesis of new products/intermediate/speciality chemical intermediates/products. 2) Synthesize and Validate process for new products/intermediate. 3) Prepare efficient/advanced infrastructure for development and purification of new products and /intermediate. 4) Subsequent scale-up and tech-transfer to scale-up/projects /operations team. Role and Responsibilities Setting up and conducting experiments, including preparing samples, performing tests, and collecting data. Setting up the required set up (Fractional distillation) for purification of products. Troubleshooting technical issues that arise during experiments. Recording and organizing experimental data/observations and drawing conclusion in a laboratory information management system (LIMS) OR batch sheets. Analyzing data to identify the reaction trends and patterns. Preparing required reports based on experimental findings. Sharing experimental observations and discussing technical inputs with seniors. Co-ordinate with ADL team members for collection of analytical reports and record results in batch sheets. Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment. Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Communicating technical information clearly and concisely. Should have knowledge of recovery and recycling techniques to make the process robust. Executing housekeeping of working area and lab equipment. Maintaining required spare availability of lab equipment for better uninterrupted performance. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures in the laboratory. Properly disposing of hazardous waste using required PPEs under the guidance of senior team members. Performing consecutive process Validation experiments to prove consistency and reproducibility and demonstration experiment to scale-up/operation/project team. Should be a part of team for demonstration of three consecutive batches at pilot/plant scale. Required Knowledge (of any equipment / Tools and techniques /Software) He should have sound knowledge in the process development of new products/intermediate/specialty chemical intermediates. He should have experience in handling of different chemistries like Chlorination, Bromination, nitration, hydrogenation, Diazotization, Grignard, sulphonation, fluorination etc. He should have knowledge of handling different gaseous reagents, pyrophoric reagents/catalysts. He should be aware of Chem-darw and Chem-sketch software. He should be aware of isolation of impurities by using column chromatography/flash chromatography. He should have sound knowledge in data interpretation. He should have skill to recovery and recycle of solvents and reagents. Knowledge to treat effluent streams and its control limits. Knowledge on chemical reactions and process hazard. Education & Experience Education Essential: Masters degree in chemistry Preferred: M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) Experience Essential: Total 2-6 years of industrial work experience in process development of new products/intermediate/specialty chemical intermediates. Preferred: Minimum 2 years experience in process development of new products/intermediate/specialty chemical intermediates. Competencies / Skills Essential : Proficiency in relevant laboratory techniques and equipment. Strong analytical data interpretation and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work in the shifts and co-ordination with team members. Familiar with Chem-darw and Chem-sketch software. Preferred : Experience in process development of new products/intermediates. Experience/Exposure in the purification of liquid/solid product by fractional distillation/conventional technique. If you are interested, kindly share your updated cv on below email id. Email id: viddhi.kharwa@laxmi.com | Telephone No: 91-22-4910444-ext.513