Research Assistant - Process Technology

PI Industries Ltd; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd. in Udaipur is seeking a Research Assistant in Process Technology to support R&D activities. The role involves literature search, experimentation, data compilation, and preparing SOPs for process development.

You will assist in scaling processes from lab to pilot and commercial stages, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with QC for analytical support. The candidate should have a Master/Doctorate in Organic Chemistry and 0–6 years of industrial experience in agro chemicals /

Qualifications

• Master/Doctorate in Organic Chemistry from a reputed university or institute.
• 0–6 years of industrial experience in agro chemicals / pharma-API / fine chemicals sectors.

Responsibilities

• Literature search and compilation.
• Experimentation and documentation of scientific reports and data.
• Preparation of lab SOPs and process write-ups.
• Implementation of improvements at pilot and commercial scales.
• Trouble shooting of processes at lab, pilot, and commercial stages.
• Data entry in SAP and preparation of daily reports.

Skills

Route Scouting

Literature Search

Lab work

HSE awareness

Data Management

Analytical data interpretation

Education

Master/Doctorate in Organic Chemistry

Job description

Position Description

Business Division

R&D

Department

PR&D (Process Technology)

Location

Udaipur

Position Title

Research Assistant – Process Technology

Level

A2-A3

Reporting To (Title)

Group Leader – Process Technology

Position Purpose

• Literature search and compilation
• Generating chemistry new approaches & simplification areas
• Experimentation, Documentation of scientific reports and data compilation
• Bounding of expt. Data sheets and analytical observations, Submission of Lab documents to Library, SOP preparation
• Reports preparation
• Demo to PD & operation team
• Implementation of improvements at pilot & Commercial scale.
• Trouble shooting of the processes at Lab/PP/KL/Commercial stages

Strategic Responsibilities

• To understand the objective of project / chemistry / MSDS
• Search the additional literature as required.
• Inputs in planning of experiments/ glassware/ raw materials/ analysis
• To ensure proper maintenance of lab equipment.
• Proper house- keeping and use of PPE’s.
• Basic process safety knowledge
• Use relevant MSDS for safe handling and disposals of toxic chemicals

Operational Responsibilities

• Bench scale experiments as per planning.
• Identification of critical process parameters
• Co-ordination with QC for analytical support / development
• Prepare sample as per required quality
• Optimization of process w.r.t. identified critical parameters
• Impurities characterization and synthesis.
• Understanding the parameters responsible for impurities.
• To guide subordinate for Execution of experiments
• Process validation by reproducing min. three consecutive batches.
• Prepare process write –up/ TOP / SOP
• Data entry in SAP
• Experimental observations & data compilation
• To maintain ISO document
• Preparation of daily report / BFD of process / Man-hours utilization / FH Occupancy
• Demo batches to PD
• To check quality plan/ Plant SOP
• Use test of RM’s
• Support to kilo lab/pilot plant/manufacturing site during technology transfer
• Trouble shooting during scale up
• Data compilation and time to time update of KL/ PP plant trials

Financial Responsibilities

• Contribute to budget proposals
• Contribute to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility.

People Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing within the Team
• Maintain healthy working relationships with the related teams and departments.

Education Qualification

Master/Doctorate in Organic Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute

Work Experience

0-6 years of Industrial Experience

Industry to be Hired from

Agro chemicals/fine chemicals/ pharma-API/ Specialty chemicals

Functional Competencies

• Route Scouting
• Literature Search
• Practical Experience of Lab working
• Understanding of HSE
• Data Management
• Analytical data interpretation

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction: Group Leader – Process Technology

Frequency: As required

Purpose of Interaction: Review the progress of each of the projects on Flow Technology