Research Scientist- Process Technology

PI Industries Ltd; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd in Udaipur seeks a Research Scientist - Process Technology to lead development of assigned projects within safety and environmental rules. You will conduct literature surveys, bench-scale trials, prepare SOPs, and document results for technology transfer.

This role involves demo batches to PD, support for KL, pilot and commercial plants, and coordination with QC for analytical support. Masters and PhD in Organic Chemistry with 0–8 years industrial experience in agro chemicals /

Qualifications

• Master and PhD in Organic Chemistry from a reputed university or institute.
• 0-8 years of industrial experience in agro/fine chemicals or pharma-API sectors.
• Experience with lab-scale to pilot-scale chemical process development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature surveys and bench-scale trials within defined safety guidelines.
• Document SOPs and compile data for technology transfer to pilot and plant.
• Demo developed processes to PD team and support KL, pilot plant and commercial plant.
• Coordinate with QC for analytical support and sample preparation.
• Maintain lab equipment, housekeeping, and PPE compliance.

Skills

Route Scouting

Literature Search

Practical Lab Work

Understanding of HSE

Data Management

Analytical data interpretation

Education

Master and PhD in Organic Chemistry

Job description

Department

Process R&D (Process Technology)

Position Description

Business Division: R&D

Department

Process R&D (Process Technology) Location: Udaipur

Position Title

Research Scientist - Process Technology

Level

E2-E4

Reporting To (Title)

Group Leader - Process Technology

Position Purpose

The position will be responsible for development of assigned project within given timeframe as per safety and environmental rules. This includes thorough literature survey, bench scale trials, preparation of SOPs, necessary documentation. This would also include Demo of developed chemical process to PD team, support in KL, pilot plant and commercial plant for successful technology transfer.

Strategic Responsibilities

To understand the objective of project / chemistry / MSDS

Search The Additional Literature As Required.

Inputs in planning of experiments/ man power / glassware/ raw materials/ analysis

To ensure proper maintenance of lab equipment's.

Proper house- keeping and use of PPE's.

Use relevant MSDS for safe handling and disposals of toxic chemicals

Operational Responsibilities

Bench scale experiments as per planning and Identification of critical parameters

Co-ordination with QC for analytical support / development and Prepare sample as per required quality

Optimization of process w.r.t. identified critical parameters and Impurities characterization and synthesis.

Understanding the parameters responsible for impurities.

Process validation by reproducing min. three consecutive batches.

Experimental observations and data compilation

Demo batches to PD

To check quality plan/ Plant SOP and Use test of RM's

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

Utilization of all available sources for skill up-gradation

Actively participation in problem solving sessions/ training programs

Coordination and communication with team

To guide subordinates

Education Qualification

Master and PhD in Organic Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute

Work Experience

0-8 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 Frequency Purpose of Interaction

Interaction

Internal: Group Leaders, Team Leaders, Research Scientists (R&D), Director (process technology), Head - PR&D Daily Review the progress of each of the projects

External: Clients/Customer As and when required Project related meeting