Research Assistant - Process Innovation

PI Industries Ltd; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd in Udaipur is seeking a Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant to support chemistry labs in CreAgro. The role collaborates with scientists to ensure timely availability of chemicals, maintains cleanliness of lab spaces, and coordinates with cross-functional teams such as facility, EHS and stores.

Education requires BSc/MSc in Organic or Analytical Chemistry, with 0–2 years in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Organic or Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience in lab environments preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions and reagents for chemistry labs.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organize glassware.
• Coordinate with facility, EHS, and stores as needed.
• Manage consumables and ensure stock levels.
• Assist in hydrogenation experiments and solvent handling.
• Record data for AMC/maintenance records.
• Conduct monthly toolbox talks.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Process Knowledge

Education

BSc/MSc in Organic/Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Position Description

Business Division: CreAgro

Department: Chemistry

Location: Udaipur

Position Title: Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant

Reporting to (Title): Group Leader

Level: A2 and A3

Position Purpose

The role holder shall report to the Group Leader and shall assist research scientist of the assigned laboratory by ensuring timely availability of chemicals/consumables as per the plan. Ensure cleanliness of the lab, labware and lab euipments. Also make sure to interact with other cross finction teams like facility, EHS and Store as per the work need.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Preparation of solutions in chemistry labs (e.g. Brine, saturated solution of assigned inorganic salts, normal solution of HCl and any other specified solvents)
• Preparation of TLC staining reagents for all labs
• Cutting of TLC plates/ Butter paper/ Filter paper for lab scientists/ Regular filling of the solvent wash bottles
• Coordinate with lab boys for waste disposal as well as maintain the waste solvent disposal data
• Managing the glass washing area and apron room
• Manage and maintain all kinds of consumables items (like gloves/ Needles/ Syringes/ capillaries/ pH paper/ TLC plates etc.) in the lab from store
• Any shortage of glassware and plastic ware maintained in the lab from store
• Cleanliness of the yellow cabinets/ solvent area cupboards/ chemicals cupboards below the hood area on a regular basis

Operational Responsibilities

• Cleanliness of balance and balance area on regular basis
• Also responsible to assist scientist for hydrogenation experiments in hydrogenation room and filling of the hydrogen balloons and so on
• Reservation of daily used solvent / general lab chemicals through SAP
• Managing the Xerox paper on Xerox machine and taking care of stationary items in office area on need basis
• Assist maintenance team to prepare the data base of all lab instrument for AMC and other record purpose
• Assist in monitoring night reaction in all chemistry labs
• Conduct Tool Box Talk (TBT) for all lab boys on monthly basis
• Support to special experiments (like hydrogenation experiments), chemical logistics, chemistry documentation and facility activities

Education Qualification

BSc/MSc in Organic/Analytical Chemistry

Work Experience

0 – 2 years of experience of working in lab environment is preferred

Industry to be Hired from

Any

Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of Analytical Chemistry
• Knowledge of Organic Chemistry
• Process Knowledge

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction: Internal: Helpers,Research Scientists, Team Leaders

As and when required

External: EHS, Store, Maintenance & Facility

As and when required