Sr. Research Scientist

Job Description

• Posted Date :14 Oct 2021
• Function/Business Area :Research & Development
• Location :Navi Mumbai

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 producedOrganize/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 testingEnsure achievement of set milestones for lab / scale-up studiesCompile / edit draft technical reports/manuscripts for publication and IPManage proper disposal of chemical waste generated in laboratory and pilot plant experimentsCoordinate 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 areaLong Text (maximum 4000 characters)Job Accountabilities (duties and responsibilities).

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(Maximum 4000 characters with spaces)Job Accountabilities 1.Coordinate with research groups to integrate and implement algae strain improvement strategies through targeted strategies. Understand the physiology and biochemical pathways and conditions that influence algal growth.2.Assess biological inferences of gene expression and regulation in improved algae strains phenotypically and through genetic analysis and if possible through synthetic biological simulations. Also draw sound conclusions about the underlying biochemical/physiological pathways kinetics.3.Coordinate with all sub verticals of A2O for gene expression and regulation studies in improved algae strains.4.The candidate should be able to manage a diverse group of researchers effectively by applying the RIL Values and Behaviours5.Develop SOP s for all experimental methods.6.Should have a good knowledge of GLP s and implement them in the work place as appropriate. Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills)Knowledge:In-depth knowledge of microbial metabolic engineering and development of industrial platform strainsExtensive experience in bacterial genome modification and pathway engineering Ability to drive CRISPR driven projects independentlyBioinformatics knowledge of genome analysis, comparative genomics, and metabolic network Skills:Excellent microbial metabolism problem solving skillsBe an efficient communicator in team consisting of skills like genetic engineering, bioinformatics, metabolite analysisTenacity in pursuing objectives to complete correctly and on timeAbility to work on multiple and simultaneous projects as a part of a team in an entrepreneurial setting where priorities may change quicklySuperb attention to detailKey Attributes (Experience and Qualifications)BTech, MTech or PhD in Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering/Molecular Biology from reputed university with 8-10 years of industrial experienceExtensive experience in microbial metabolic engineering, pathway engineering and host chassis developmentAbility to drive CRISPR driven project independentlyExperience of working with industrial platform microbial strainsExperience in guiding junior researchersEducation Requirement :Ph.D. science/engineeringExperience Requirement :Minimum 3-4 years hands on experience relevant to the requirement for the positionSkills & 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 liaisingKnowledge 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 systemsInitiate / propose for external experts and collaborationsFollow and enforce applicable HSE procedures/ practices in the laboratory with respect to experiments in refinery and petrochemical industryEnsure compliance with applicable regulations with respect to environment, safety and IPShould have sound knowledge in execution and management of the specific field.,

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researchhplcchemistryvalidationapiresearchdevelopmentpilot plantrisk analysiscost reductionproblem solvinggenome analysisgene expressiongenetic analysismethod development