Research Scientist - Molecular Biology

Position Description

Position Purpose

The role holder shall report to the team leader and shall perform research activities (cloning, expression in Bacteria, Yeast, fungal and mammalian systems), and engineering of proteins - directed evolution.

Strategic Responsibilities

Research Activities

• Design, plan, assist and execute assigned molecular biology work


• Develop skills and capability in molecular biology domain


• Build intellectual proficiency in molecular biology


• 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, professional organizational networks.


• Identify and utilize best practices in formulation development.

Reporting

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

Operational Responsibilities

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

Candidates with Ph.D/M. Tech/M.S/B.Tech from reputed universities from India or abroad with specialization in molecular biology /biotechnology 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

Interaction Complexity and Team Work