Position Description

Business Division: PI Enzyme & Fermentation Technology Department: Biochemistry Location: Udaipur

Position Title: Research Scientist - Biochemistry Level: E1-E4 Reporting to (Title): Team Leader - Biochemistry

Position Purpose

The role holder shall report to the team leader and shall perform research activities viz. Bioassay development, high-throughput screening, method development, protein purification, refolding, immobilization, biotransformation (lab and kilo scale) and isolation of KSM with an aim of adding significant value to the business of PI

Strategic Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

Research Activities

Design, plan, assist and execute assigned biochemical group functions
Plan experiments to investigate and analyse candidate enzyme for their potential use in crop protection / growth activators under supervision of the team leader.
Prepare and operate complex instrumentation required for the experiments.




Conduct experiments,executes advanced analytical techniques on candidate molecules to extend scientific theories and explore their practical application.
Tabulate results, analyze and extrapolate results data to develop theories for explaining observed phenomenon.

Documentation

Document and record findings in 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 – Enzyme & Fermentation.

Knowledge Management

Participate in knowledge management initiatives by contributing to KM portal.
Contribute to competitor intelligence through secondary research , participation in internal / external forums, qualified organizational networks.
Identify and utilize best practices in formulation development.

Reporting

Update timesheets / progress trackers and submit to supervisor as directed.

Financial Responsibilities

📌 Research Scientist (Kolkata)
🏢 PI Industries
📍 Kolkata