Research Scientist - Analytical

PI Industries Ltd; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd in Udaipur (CreAgro) seeks a Research Scientist – Analytical to support the Chemistry team with reaction monitoring using HPLC, GC, NMR, IR and LCMS. You will help develop final product assay methods and analyze impurities and residues as part of quality and process development.

The role requires an MSc in Organic/Analytical Chemistry or Agriculture and 2–5 years of hands-on experience in analytical assay work, chromatography, and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• MSc in a chemistry related field with excellent academics.
• Hands-on experience with analytical methods and data interpretation.
• Experience in method development and validation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analytical support to Process Research with reaction monitoring.
• Develop and validate assay methods for final products.
• Analyze impurities and perform residue/stability studies.
• Document results and report using MS Excel and statistics.
• Ensure safety compliance and SOP adherence.

Skills

Data Analysis

Experimental Skills

Statistical Methods

Education

MSc in Organic Chemistry

MSc in Analytical Chemistry

MSc in Agriculture

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

IR

LCMS

Potentiometry

Job description

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 othersConducting 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.