Group Leader

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a candidate to be part of a team focused on innovation in formulation technology including drone applicable, nano technology. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and be engaged in targeted formulation development and optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement experiments for the formulation specially for Drone application and characterization of surfactant, polymer, lipid and other delivery chemistry for in drone application.
• Formulation and characterization of drone ready formulation for platform build and project support
• Lead and participate in the assessment and development of early-stage formulation development activities, including targeted drone application.
• Design and implement experiments for the formulation and characterization of polymeric, liposomal, lipid and other nanoparticles for in pesticide delivery.
• Formulation and characterization of lipid nanoparticles for platform build and project support
• Lead and participate in the assessment and development of early-stage nanoparticle formulation development activities, including targeted therapies.
• Build an understanding of structure-activity relationships around abrasive particle, polymer, and small molecule slurry components in the context of nano-formulation technology
• Characterization of nanoparticle-based formulation with analytical method, bio-assays, molecular biology methods, spectroscopy, etc.
• Understanding the complex modules of drone technology for agricultural purpose with special emphasis in Indian market
• Build an understanding of structure-activity relationships around abrasive particle, polymer, and small molecule slurry components in context to areal application ex. Drone.
• Characterization of formulation with analytical method, bio-assays, molecular biology methods, spectroscopy, etc.
• Apply lab-based methods to screen additives, probe mechanism of action, and ensure product robustness using your expertise and statistically robust experimental designs.
• Analyse outcomes of experiments using advanced statistical tools and be able to use those results to logically plan future experiments.
• Create technical presentations to be shared within R&D, internal stakeholders, and customers.

Education

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
• Post-doctoral experience in reputed university/Industrial Post-doctoral experience
• Previous experience and technical proficiency in the physical characterization of nanoparticles, including particle sizing
• 15 years' Experience in formulation science either in agriculture, drug delivery or skin care product with specialty in nano-formulation is preferred

Desired Skill Set

• Familiarity with lab-scale nanoparticle preparation techniques, including microfluidics technology
• Experience in formulation science in agriculture with specialty in nano drone applied formulation would be a plus
• Clear understanding of physical and chemical parameters ex. Contact angle, surface tension, capillary action, movement of active through leaf surface etc.
• Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot formulation for Drone application, fabrication processes and scale-up issues
• Strong ability to design, execute, and analyses experiments that elucidate key function, mechanisms, or properties of chemical additives.
• Experience working with polymers, surfactants, or particles within a laboratory environment.
• Experience with a variety of analytical techniques including UV, Fluorescence, HPLC, LCMS, CE, GC, NMR, KF, IR, DSC. Experience with various biophysical and light scattering techniques (DLS, NTA, Coulter Counter, etc.)
• Demonstrated independence in successfully completing projects, either individually or within collaborations or research groups
• Proven experience in planning, executing, and documenting a set of activities or tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated effective communication, both written and verbally, within core research group and to an outside audience
• Participation in safety initiatives and a strong dedication to a safety-first culture