Process Development Scientist II

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Process Development Scientist II

POSITION PURPOSE:

Process Development Scientist-II with some supervision from the Chemical Development Lead focuses on route scouting and Chemical Process Development of Bayers' existing and pipeline crop protective agents. Collaborates with all internal and external functional teams. The job holders ensure all the experimental work is done following the highest safety standards and document the generated data in the Electronic Lab Notebook. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary and cross-divisional team in the Crop Protection Innovation organization.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct process chemistry research as an individual contributor, which includes, but is not limited to, research on inventing new synthetic routes to agrochemicals by route scouting, process optimization, safety evaluation, high throughput screening and chemo/biocatalytic reaction discovery and optimization. Invent synthetic routes and develop safe, robust, and cost-effective processes to manufacture Crop Protection Agents
• Contribute to the Chemical Development Process by conducting laboratory experiments by own hand and providing experimental results, technical updates, documentation, data interpretation, recommendations for process optimization, etc.
• With the help of the Process Engineer optimize unit operations Investigate optimization, generate safety and process engineering data required for scale-up of chemical reactions
• Assist in the design, planning and execution of multi-step experimental studies guided by risk assessment to deliver safe, efficient, robust manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate within project teams by working closely with analytical chemists, process engineers, pilot plant team and project managers within the Crop Protection Innovation organization.
• Support Chemical Development Lead in preparation of SOPs, and other relevant documents (e.g. Technical Reports, Presentations, Technology Dossier).
• Work independently or in a team in advancing projects and studies within required timelines

• Follow all company, site and laboratory Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)-related protocols, processes, guidelines and SOPs. Actively participate in EHS discussions with peers and management for continuous improvement of EHS practices.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:

• Crop Protection Innovation Team
• Analytical Chemist from
• Pilot Plant Team
• AIM Production Team
• AIM Analytical team at Vapi

• Coordinate with Various Vendors and Engineers for instrument installation/maintenance activities

• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with more than 10 years of Chemical Process Development or PhD/PDF in Organic chemistry with specialization in total synthesis, reaction methodology, or mechanistic studies, with more than 3 years of experience.
• Comprehensive and state-of-the-art knowledge of modern synthetic methodologies as well as a basic understanding of organic reaction mechanisms and retrosynthesis.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities on a day-to-day basis with minimum supervision
• Strong understanding of small molecule analysis including chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques and structure elucidation by NMR and Mass Spectroscopy is required
• Prior experience working with Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) for process understanding and process control is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to achieve results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on complex projects to meet aggressive timeline
• Ability to work in the shifts
• Self-motivated to learn and develop within the organization