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 People Responsibilities

- Lead own 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 Ph.D /M.Tech /MS/ MSc /B.Tech with specialization in Biotechnology / Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Chemistry from reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials. Work Experience 2-3 years of post-academic industrial research experience

Industry to be Hired from Agro Chemical / Pharma / Research Universities or Institutes

Functional Competencies

- Strong capability & knowledge in enzymology, high throughput assay development and screening, method development
- Practical Experience on HPLC /GC, LC-Mass, GC-Mass, NMR
- Excellent clinical and laboratory skills including knowledge of lab procedures, equipment and protocols

Interaction Complexity and Team Work Interaction Frequency Purpose of Interaction Internal Team Leader , Group Leader, Head - Enzyme, HR , Finance

As and when required

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

📌 Research Scientist - Biochemistry (Kolkata Metropolitan Area)
🏢 PI Industries
📍 Kolkata Metropolitan Area