Research Scientist - Analytical

PI Industries Ltd; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd, based in Udaipur, invites applications for a Research Scientist – Analytical in the CreAgro Chemistry division. The candidate will support the Process Research team with reaction monitoring and data generation across HPLC, GC, NMR, IR and LCMS, and will assist in method development for final product assays.

Required MSc in Organic/Analytical Chemistry or Agriculture with 2–5 years hands-on assay experience, including chromatographic methods and impurity analysis, plus

Qualifications

• MSc in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Agriculture with excellent academics.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography and analytical method development.
• Familiarity with OECD guidelines for phys-chem parameters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Experimental determination of phys-chem parameters: solubility, pKa, logP, Henry's constant per OECD.
• Theoretical grounding on phys-chem parameters relevant to project work.
• Analyze phys-chem results using Excel and GraphPad Prism.
• Statistical analysis knowledge (e.g., paired t-test).
• Conduct photo and hydrolytic stability studies.
• Operate spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.
• Evaluate equipment and operating requirements.
• Prepare study strategy and implement per SOP.
• Document and report analytical results.
• Adhere to safety requirements of the role.

Skills

Scientific Knowledge

Research Approach

Data Analysis

Experimental Skills

Education

MSc in Organic Chemistry

MSc in Analytical Chemistry

MSc in Agriculture

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

IR

LCMS

Job description

Location: Udaipur

Position Description

Business Division: CreAgro

Department: Chemistry

Location: Udaipur

Position Title: Research Scientist – Analytical

Level: Executives

Reporting to (Title): Group Leader - Analytical

Position Purpose

The incumbent would provide support to the Process Research team by providing assistance in reaction monitoring on (HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, LCMS), characterization and data generation of submitted compounds, final product assay method development. Analysis of impurities, physical characterizations, residue content, stability studies, etc.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Industries
• Efficient contribution to the overall success of CreAgro Analytical Chemistry through scientific contribution and supporting team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the leadership team
• 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

Operational Responsibilities

• Experimental determination of several phys-chem parameters like Small molecule’s Aqueous solubility, Solubility in different solvents, pKa, logP, Henry’s Law constant as per OECD guidelines
• Strong theoretical back ground on the aforesaid phys-chem parameters
• Analysis of the phys-chem experimental results using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis like paired student t-test and others
• Conducting Photo Stability and hydrolytic stability studies
• Operational skill in Spectroscopic & Chromatographic Techniques
• Evaluate different equipments required for the work and operation of the same
• Prepare the Study Strategy and implement as per SOP
• Documentation and reporting of analytical results
• Comply to all safety requirements of the role

Financial Responsibilities

• Work with in the limit of budgets
• Suggest cost improvement areas to the Team Leader / Group Leader

People Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and cross functional teams to ensure meeting research objectives
• Ensure team harmony through collaboration and active participation in all team discussion

Education Qualification

MSc/Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Agriculture from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials

Work Experience

• 2-5 years of hands on experience on Assay of a.i. by potentiometry, HPLC, GC, impurity purification/analysis

Experience in chromatography method validation is an added advantage

Industry to be Hired from

Agro Chemical / Pharma Generics / Research Universities or Institutes

Functional Competencies

• Scientific Knowledge_O
• Research Approach
• Data Analysis
• Experimental Skills

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Internal : Team Members , Group Leader

As and when required

Planning work, discussing results of experiments, resolving doubts, for hiring and HR related issues, for reimbursement claims.