Research Assistant - Process Technology

Position Description

Position Purpose

• Literature search and compilation


• Generating chemistry new approaches & simplification areas


• Experimentation, Documentation of scientific reports and data compilation


• Bounding of expt. Data sheets and analytical observations, Submission of Lab documents to Library, SOP preparation


• Reports preparation


• Demo to PD & operation team


• Implementation of improvements at pilot & Commercial scale.


• Trouble shooting of the processes at Lab/PP/KL/Commercial stages

Strategic Responsibilities

• To understand the objective of project / chemistry / MSDS


• Search the additional literature as required.


• Inputs in planning of experiments/ glassware/ raw materials/ analysis


• To ensure proper maintenance of lab equipment.


• Proper house- keeping and use of PPE’s.


• Basic process safety knowledge


• Use relevant MSDS for safe handling and disposals of toxic chemicals

Operational Responsibilities

• Bench scale experiments as per planning.


• Identification of critical process parameters


• Co-ordination with QC for analytical support / development


• Prepare sample as per required quality


• Optimization of process w.r.t. identified critical parameters


• Impurities characterization and synthesis.


• Understanding the parameters responsible for impurities.


• To guide subordinate for Execution of experiments


• Process validation by reproducing min. three consecutive batches.


• Prepare process write –up/ TOP / SOP


• Data entry in SAP


• Experimental observations & data compilation


• To maintain ISO document


• Preparation of daily report / BFD of process / Man-hours utilization / FH Occupancy


• Demo batches to PD


• To check quality plan/ Plant SOP


• Use test of RM’s


• Support to kilo lab/pilot plant/manufacturing site during technology transfer


• Trouble shooting during scale up


• 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

• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing within the Team


• Maintain healthy working relationships with the related teams and departments.

Education Qualification

Master/Doctorate in Organic Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute

Work Experience

0-6 years of Industrial Experience

Industry to be Hired from

Agro chemicals/fine chemicals/ pharma-API/ Specialty chemicals

Functional Competencies

Interaction Complexity and Team Work