Applications Scientist - Seed Enhancement

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. As part of Croda, you will join a team committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and acting responsibly towards the environment, helping us build a safe, inclusive and sustainable organisation.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Applications Scientist - Seed Enhancement to Design & carry out experiments in seed enhancement technologies, compile and record data, and conclude new developments. Also train sales teams, customers on the developments.

Who We’re Looking For:

- Thorough project planning, technical diagnostic and experimentation background.

- valuable command on computer skills; power point presentations; Excel Sheet; Technical Reports; Mathematical Calculations; Recent Technologies and Trends in market; etc.

- Proven analytical, communication and interaction skills.

- Ability to progress multiple projects simultaneously to successful conclusions under own initiative.

- Ability to creatively generate commercially viable solutions to customer problems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Apply technical knowledge to evaluate seed quality, germination, plant growth and making proper judgement and create report.

- Generate the ideas to enhance the testing method and lab management, and work for it.

- Maintain the Government compliances related to seeds and business and accreditation management viz.



Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), National Accreditation Board of Laboratories (NABL) etc.;

- Support for planning and running multiple projects and carrying out experiments in R&T;

- Support the design and carry out laboratory experiments.Review the results and seek answers to problems encountered through collection of data and investigation.
- Writing reports after project completion, monthly reports, visit reports etc. & circulation to relevant colleagues within the group
- Provide a technical support service to sales and marketing as and when required, e.g., answering customer’s technical enquiries, recommending products, promoting products, undertaking training sessions & providing desired solutions.

At Croda, everyone has a part to play in maintaining a safe, inclusive and sustainable workplace. We value people who actively contribute to the wellbeing of their colleagues and the protection of the environment.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

- Medical Insurance
- Competitive compesation
- Working in a global organization

Additional Information

This is a site-based role.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925.

We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer

focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

📌 Applications Scientist (Sanand)
🏢 Croda International
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