Research Scientist - Bioprocessing

Position Description

Position Purpose

The role holder shall report to the team leader and shall perform research activities viz.  Scale up and Process development for enzyme production (upstream) and processing (downstream) with an aim of adding significant value to the business of PI.

Strategic Responsibilities

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Operational Responsibilities

Research Activities

• Assist and develop cost effective upstream and downstream processes development


• Monitor process profiles as per process requirements and build relevant documentation

Documentation

• Record/maintain batch records and perform for reproducible results

Process Adherance & improvements

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  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

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  Participate in knowledge management initiatives by contributing to KM portal.

  
  


• Contribute to competitor intelligence through secondary research, participation in internal / external forums, professional organizational networks.


• Identify and utilize best practices in formulation development.

Reporting

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

  
  

Financial Responsibilities

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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/M.S/B.Tech in Biotechnology / Chemical engineering from reputed universities / institutions from India/Abroad.

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

Interaction Complexity and Team Work