Position Description

Position Purpose

The incumbent would provide support to the Process Research team by providing assistance in reaction monitoring on (HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, LCMS), characterization and data generation of submitted compounds, final product assay method development. Analysis of impurities, physical characterizations, residue content, stability studies, etc.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Industries


• Efficient contribution to the overall success of CreAgro Analytical Chemistry through scientific contribution and supporting team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the leadership team


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

Operational Responsibilities

• Experimental determination of several phys-chem parameters like Small molecule’s Aqueous solubility, Solubility in different solvents, pKa, logP, Henry’s Law constant as per OECD guidelines


• Strong theoretical back ground on the aforesaid phys-chem parameters


• Analysis of the phys-chem experimental results using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism


• Good knowledge of statistical analysis like paired student t-test and others


• Conducting Photo Stability and hydrolytic stability studies


• Operational skill in Spectroscopic & Chromatographic Techniques


• Evaluate different equipments required for the work and operation of the same


• Prepare the Study Strategy and implement as per SOP


• Documentation and reporting of analytical results


• Comply to all safety requirements of the role

Financial Responsibilities

• Work with in the limit of budgets


• Suggest cost improvement areas to the Team Leader / Group Leader

People Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and cross functional teams to ensure meeting research objectives


• Ensure team harmony through collaboration and active participation in all team discussion

Education Qualification

MSc/Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Agriculture from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials

Work Experience

• 2-5 years of hands on experience on Assay of a.i. by potentiometry, HPLC, GC, impurity purification/analysis

Experience in chromatography method validation is an added advantage

Industry to be Hired from

Agro Chemical / Pharma Generics / Research Universities or Institutes

Functional Competencies

Interaction Complexity and Team Work