Sr. Research Scientist

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 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 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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