Position Description

Business Division: CreAgro

Department: New Product Development

Location: Gurgaon

Position Title: Research Scientist - New Product Development

Level: Exectives

Reporting to (Title): Head - New product Development

Position Purpose

The role holder shall report to the Head - New product Development and shall be responsible for testing of new active ingredients against target insect/disease/nematode species for the purpose of advancing the identified leads from the discovery to pre-development. Tracking the biology & toxicology study progress, data collection, analysis and storage in ELN.

Strategic Responsibilities

Remain at the cutting edge of knowledge required for the new a.i. discovery/development activity in crop protection through constant updating of personal knowledge and own skill-sets

Operational Responsibilities

Research Activities

- Testing of current active ingredients against target insect/disease/nematode species in the lab/GH/Field in the international locations
- Planning and coordinating payments, sample requirments of development & toxicology studies.
- Monitoring the development & toxicology study progress, data collection, analysis and generating insights.
- Troubleshoot and solve scientific problems.
- Present results in cross-functional project teams and work across various projects / programs.

Documentation





- Document and record findings in electronic notebook/research reports / papers for further dessimination / filing.

Process Adherance & improvements

- Adhere to all safety / information security / quality norms related to research procedures.
- Participate in process improvement inititatives under direction of Head – New Product Development.

Financial Responsibilities

People Responsibilities

- Lead professional development through continuous learning and development initiatives within and outside the organization.
- Collaborate with team members and cross functional teams to ensure meeting research objectives.

Education Qualification

PhD / MSc in Agriculture or allied subjects (Plant pathology/Entomology/Crop Protection)

Work Experience

2-3 years of post-academic industrial research experience

Industry to be Hired from

Agro Chemical / Seed / Agriculture Universities or Institutes

Functional Competencies

- Crop Protection Knowledge
- Experimental Skills
- Subject knowledge
- Data Assessment and Analysis

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Internal : Team Leader , Group Leader, Head - Biology, HR , Finance

As and when required

Planning work, discussing results of experiments, resolving doubts, seeking clarifications on policies, reimbursement claims

📌 Research Scientist - Pre Project Planning (India)
🏢 PI Industries
📍 India