Research Scientist Process Research

PI Industries Ltd; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd is seeking a Research Scientist in Process Innovation. You will design and conduct experiments in organic chemistry, analyze data, and contribute to significant process improvements for CreAgro Chemistry.

The role requires 2–7 years in industry, preferably CRO/CRAMS, with MSc/PhD in Organic Chemistry. You will document results, search literature, and collaborate with the team to meet targets while upholding safety and IP protection.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Organic Chemistry from a reputed University/Institute in India or abroad with excellent credentials.
• 2–7 years of industry experience, preferably CRO/CRAMS.
• Experience in process research and development in pharma/agrochemical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform research activities: design and conduct experiments; analyze and interpret results.
• Document and report results per SOP/guidelines; maintain data integrity.
• Carry out literature searches using available tools (Scifinder, Reaxys, Patents).
• Conduct synthetic experiments safely and efficiently; capture procedures and data.
• Update Team Leader on progress and issues regularly; participate in meetings.
• Foster knowledge sharing and support team members; maintain safety and compliance.

Skills

Organic chemistry knowledge

Analytical data interpretation

Laboratory experimentation

Team collaboration

Education

MSc/PhD in Organic Chemistry

Tools

Scifinder

Reaxys

MS Office

Job description

Position Description

Business Division

PI R&D

Department

Process Innovation

Location

Udaipur

Position Title -

Research Scientist – Process Innovation

Reporting to (Title) –

Sr. Team Leader – Process Innovation

Level –

E1 – E4

Position Purpose

The role holder shall report to the Sr. Team Leader – Process Innovation and shall perform research activities as designing and conducting scientific experiments, analyzing and interpreting results leading to significant value to the business of PI by Process Innovation.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Industries
• Efficient contribution to the overall success of CreAgro Chemistry by driving innovation and team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the Director and Head of Chemistry.
• Fullfilling requirements as set by Group Leader and Team Leader, e. g. within specific Research Projects
• Ensuring the security of intellectual property for CreAgro (patent applications, ensuring freedom-to-operate)
• Updating self with respect to chemistry knowledge through literature scanning to foster innovation
• Support the Team Leader with special focus on target setting and constantly seek functional feedback

Operational Responsibilities

• Work with the Team to achieve and exceed targets within the frame given by the Group Leader and Team Leader of Process Innovation
• Keep self updated on the state of the art in synthetic chemistry development and techniques, while putting specific focus on innovative process research
• Continuous documentation and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility as defined in the SOP / guideline
• Seek functional support actively from Team Leader
• Carrying out literature search by use of available tools (Reaxis/Scifinder/Patents etc.)
• Carrying out synthetic experiments safely, efficiently, capturing all the experimental procedures and data effectively
• Updating the Team Leader on the functional progress/issues of the project on a regular basis
• Constructive and active particiption in all technical and functional meetings of the Team

People Responsibilities

• Support Team members by providing peer feedback
• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing within the Team
• Additional Accountabilities:
  • Maintain healthy working relationships with the related teams and departments in Process Innovation
  • Responsible for individual safety

Education Qualification

• MSc/PhD in Organic Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute from India or overseas with excellent academic credentials

Work Experience

• Good experimentalist with experience in industry for 2-7 years, preferably from Contract Research Organization (CRO) & Contract Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS).
• Experience of working in process research

Industry to be Hired from

• Pharmaceutical/ Agrochemical

Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of Organic Chemistry
• Ability to efficiently use search engines like Scifinder / Reaxys, etc.
• Lab Experience
• Ability to interpret analytical data such as NMR
• Good experimentation skills
• MS Office Skills

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Internal

• Other Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry Team members
• Process R&D chemists and engineers
• SCM Team
• Other support functions

External

• Chemical Logistics
• Service Engineers