Sr. Research Scientist ( 82209064 )

Job Responsibilities :

Manage a set of assigned research tasks including benchmarking of targets, compilation of research data related to the assigned research and development processes while meeting time targets and ensuring regulatory compliances including ISO, NABL and Internal Management system.

Manage and execute lab and scale-up activities for research and development, cost reduction, value addition and new invention where activities involve synthesis, analytical testing & methodology creation, formulation & product development.

Ensure/validate reproducibility of experimental data produced

Organize/Manage facilities for experiments for synthesis, compounding, characterization and evaluation and the scale up.

Work on existing or modify/ invent method development for solving the assigned task in timely manner.

Creation of SOPs for lab and scale up experiments.

Review and validation of experiments and methodologies including analysis and test methods carried out using standard test methods / authenticated samples during the testing

Ensure achievement of set milestones for lab / scale-up studies

Compile / edit draft technical reports/manuscripts for publication and IP

Manage proper disposal of chemical waste generated in laboratory and pilot plant experiments

Coordinate safety processes such as PHA (process hazard analysis) and PSSR (Prestart up safety review), Risk analysis of new and existing protocols of testing/analysis, MOC (management of change) etc.

Ensure Compliance within one#s area

Job Profile: Sr. Research Scientist: I Level , Speciality Inorganic chemicals, Vadodara

Job Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, execute, and complete experiments in specialty inorganic chemical synthesis, ensuring safe practices and minimizing risks.
• Supervise and conduct experiments in the domain of specialty inorganic chemicals and material synthesis, including advanced characterization and performance evaluation.
• Perform testing and evaluation of processes using bench-scale and pilot-scale units.
• Generate high-quality experimental data and provide meaningful interpretation.
• Organize, develop, and maintain facilities for pilot-scale synthesis experiments.
• Conduct comprehensive literature surveys in inorganic material chemistry research, compiling and critically analysing information for dissemination.
• Develop standardized work methods and prepare SOPs for experiments, including the design and planning of experimental workflows.
• Ensure strict compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards in laboratory and pilot plant operations.
• Prepare internal technical reports, invention disclosures, and research publications.
• Participate in scale-up activities, plant trials, and commercialization processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams across different locations.
  
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in inorganic material synthesis and chemistry; specific knowledge of antimony chemistry is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in inorganic material synthesis, analytical characterization techniques, process evaluation, and scale-up.
• Familiarity with relevant guidelines, codes, standards, and regulations applicable to the research domain
  
  
  

Education Required

• PhD in Chemistry with specialization in inorganic chemistry
  
  
  

Experience Required

• Maximum 3-5 years of research experience in relevant area
  
  
  

Education Requirement :

Ph.D. science/engineering

Experience Requirement :

Minimum 3-4 years hands on experience relevant to the requirement for the position

Skills & Competencies :

Remain updated on the assigned task and related work being pursued elsewhere by conducting literature survey in the assigned research area and possessing sound knowledge on the relevant technologies.

External liaising

Knowledge and participation in commercial trials to understand product requirements and make improvement in developed material/s.

Identify need and initiate procedure for facility up gradation, procurement of infrastructures including new instruments. Prepare/finalize status / scheduled reports.

Ensure compliance with internal technical management systems

Initiate / propose for external experts and collaborations

Follow and enforce applicable HSE procedures/ practices in the laboratory with respect to experiments in refinery and petrochemical industry

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations with respect to environment, safety and IP

Should have sound knowledge in execution and management of the specific field