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Providing scientific and regulatory expertise in ecotoxicology to support the development, registration, and lifecycle management of crop protection products.Ensures that ecotoxicological risk assessments comply with global regulatory requirements.Provide scientific input to product stewardship strategies and sustainability initiatives.Support internal and external scientific discussions, including meetings with regulatory authorities and contract research organizations (CROs).Monitor and interpret changes in international ecotoxicology regulations and guidance documents.Monitoring and constant improvement of collaboration with CROs concerning quality and timeline.The interaction with the respective regulatory authorities, pre- and post-submission.Consulting of Research for Phase 1 and Phase 2 chemistry projects concerning regulatory requirements and constraints for upcoming pipeline candidates.Support of the preparation of Phase 3 decisions. Read LessKey Responsibilities:
Providing scientific and regulatory expertise in ecotoxicology to support the development, registration, and lifecycle management of crop protection products.Ensures that ecotoxicological risk assessments comply with global regulatory requirements.Provide scientific input to product stewardship strategies and sustainability initiatives.Support internal and external scientific discussions, including meetings with regulatory authorities and contract research organizations (CROs).Monitor and interpret changes in international ecotoxicology regulations and guidance documents.Monitoring and constant improvement of collaboration with CROs concerning quality and timeline.The interaction with the respective regulatory authorities, pre- and post-submission.Consulting of Research for Phase 1 and Phase 2 chemistry projects concerning regulatory requirements and constraints for upcoming pipeline candidates.Support of the preparation of Phase 3 decisions. Read LessPosition Purpose
The Research Scientist specialized in Biochemistry will support early discovery and screening activities in biologicals, including peptides, biomolecules, and microbial-derived compounds. The role focuses on biochemical characterization, mechanistic studies, and development of robust in vitro screening methods to advance promising candidates from discovery into early development for applications in crop protection, crop growth enhancement, nutrient use efficiency, and abiotic stress management. The position requires strong biochemical expertise, hands-on laboratory experience, and close collaboration with microbiology, molecular biology, formulation, and project management teams to enable data-driven progression of candidates aligned with the Biologicals R&D strategy.
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Operational
Develop, optimize, validate biochemical screening assays to evaluate e.g. plant defense activation pathways, plant hormone production, stress mitigation, enzyme inhibition.High throughput Screening of peptides, proteins, secondary metabolites, and microbial-derived biomolecules for their potential application in crop protection / crop growth / nutrient use efficiency / abiotic stress management.Design experiments using statistically sound methodologies to maximize efficiency and reliability.Execute laboratory experiments with high accuracy and reproducibility.Maintain rigorous documentation and data integrity standards.Analyze, interpret, and present results using appropriate statistical and visualization tools.Maintain contamination-free laboratory practices.Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of peptides, biomolecules, reagents, and microbial materials.Support establishment of long-term storage systems for biomolecules and reference standards.Assist in procurement and inventory management of reagents and laboratory consumables.Work closely with:Scientific characterization team and PPS team with establishment and running of mechanistical studies using biochemical tools.Early Research team by supporting other screening experiments whenever requiredEffectively communicate technical findings to multidisciplinary teams across global locations.Contribute to technical presentations and review meetings with concise summaries and clear visual data. Read LessKey Responsibilities
Deep understanding of biological wastewater treatment processes, including aerobic, anaerobic, and hybrid systems.Understanding of microbial consortium, biofilm formation, and nutrient removal.Experience in developing and optimizing microbial consortia for pollutant degradation.Familiarity with metagenomics, bioinformatics, and microbial ecology to enhance treatment efficiency.Skilled in water quality analysis (COD, BOD, nutrient levels, heavy metals).Proficient in data interpretation and process troubleshootingDevelop and optimize biological treatment processes using microbial consortia for wastewater remediation.Design bioreactors (batch, continuous, or membrane-based) for lab-scale and pilot-scale studies.Monitor and improve nutrient removal efficiency (COD, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus).Perform laboratory-scale and pilot-scale experiments for process optimization.Perform physicochemical analysis of wastewater (pH, DO, TDS, heavy metals, etc.).Analyse experimental data using statistical and computational tools.Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and presentations for internal teams and stakeholders.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (biochemists, process engineers, QA/QC). Read LessThe role holder will be responsible for contributing to the discovery, pre-development, CRAMS, CDMO, in agrochemistry, pharma, fine chemicals adding significant value to the business of PI. The role will carry out literature/patent search, FTO analysis and other KM services in accordance with the project timelines and objectives. The role holder will contribute to generating IP and ensuring it's protection.
Operational
Keep self and team updated on the state of the art in IP management and KM specific toolsCarrying KM services like FTO analysis and opinion, novelty search, literature supply and others with appropriate documentation and distribution of resultsSupport competitor intelligence activitiesDevelop and foster positive relationships with other teams and support groups such as chemistry/biology to maximize knowledge sharing and cooperationComply with all the safety requirements as per the requirement of the roleLeading knowledge transfer through presentations, training materials, tips and best practices for collaboration, so as to continually improve the performance of the group Read LessKey Responsibilities
Biocatalysis: Enzyme selection/screening, cofactor recycling, immobilization basics, solvent/aqueous systems, pH/DO/mass transfer control, scale-up, green metricsPurification/ Downstream : Clarification, precipitation, AKTA/FPLC, chromatography (Affinity/IEX/HIC/SEC), UF/DF/TFF, solvent exchange, crystallization/lyophilization.Analytics/Tools: HPLC/UPLC, GC, LC-MS, SDS-PAGE, chiral analytics, DoE (JMP/Minitab), ELN/LIMS, strong Excel/data handling.Design and execute experiments for enzyme screening, expression, and purification (affinity, ion exchange, HIC, SEC, etc.).Design studies and lead workstreams for lab-to-kilo scale (biotransformation's 0.1-20 L; purification mg-10 g and higher)Drive process robustness/scale-up, troubleshoot enzyme stability/mass transfer/fouling/resin lifetime.Characterize enzymes using biochemical and biophysical techniques (SDS-PAGE, HPLC, LCMS, UV-Vis, etc.).Collaborate with molecular biology, fermentation, and analytical teams to ensure seamless workflow.Maintain accurate records, analyse data, and present findings in internal meetings.For TL/SRS roles: Lead project teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and contribute to strategic planning. Read LessPosition Purpose
The Position will be responsible for Automation & Engineering related work
This includes thorough Instrumentation understanding, Interlocks preparations & Detail Engineering knowledge. Including preparation of SOPs & necessary documentation.
This would also include understanding & Knowledge up to commercial scale Instruments for successful technology transfer.
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Design & Development
Develop and implement instrumentation and automation systems for industrial processes.Create specifications for sensors, transmitters, PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems & Interlocks.Installation & Commissioning
Oversee installation, calibration, and testing of instruments and control systems.Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve issues in instrumentation and automation systems.Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.Process Optimization
Analyze data from instruments to improve efficiency and reduce costs.Implement automation solutions to streamline operations.Project Management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering projects.Prepare technical documentation, reports, and manuals.Compliance & Safety
Ensure systems meet regulatory requirements and safety standards.Train operators and technicians on proper use of instrumentation systems. Read Less