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Research Assistant Biology

Research Assistant Biology

PI IndustriesUdaipur, India
30+ days ago
Job description

Position Purpose

  • Contribute to the discovery and pre-development of innovative solutions in agrochemistry, namely new a.i.s for crop protection adding significant value to the business of PI
  • Contribute to the delivery of a sustainable flow of development products on mid-term (>

3 years)

  • Contribute to the ensuring of IP protection

    • Strategic Responsibilities

  • Active support of the philosophy, values and strategy of PI Industries
  • Efficient contribution to the overall success of PI CREAGRO by driving innovation according to objectives and targets being set by the PI CREAGRO management team
  • Fullfilling requirements from business (reflected in research targets), biology (reflected in biological efficacy profile)
  • Support of Development functions within the frame of given expertise and resources, for instance reflected in requirement for human and environmental safety and for regulatory affaires
  • Identifying proprietary research results and taking appropriate measures to maximize the value of intellectual property for PI CREAGRO (patent applications)
  • Contribute to competitor intelligence
  • Support GL & Head of Biology with special focus on personnel, target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow, feedback and coaching

    • Operational Responsibilities

  • Support establishing a state-of-the-art Field Research Station for microplot trials (skills and capabilities, technical facilities, operations and operational relationships)
  • Conducting high quality field trials
  • Data collection, documentation, analysing and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility
  • Maintain excellent rapot with local bodies, governament agencies and research orginizations for smooth operation of the field station
  • Organizing of all kind of required support from internal (PI) and external sources
  • Support of other departments of PI CREAGRO and support of activities in later phases (>

    • 1) as required with specific emphasis on biology

  • Contribute and adhere to all EHS standards of PI

    • Financial Responsibilities

  • Contribute to budget proposals
  • Contribute to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility

    • People Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth working of the department to maintain high morale of the workforce
  • Continuously improve processes to ensure quality and efficiency
  • Identify development needs of the team and take action to address the same
  • Implement initiatives to build desired culture in the biology team
  • Drive initiatives to become the employer of choice

    • Education Qualification

  • PhD or MSc in Agriculture(Plant Pathology / Entomology) from a reputed University / Institute
  • Knowledge of specific biological disciplines (e. g. Plant pathology, Entomology, Plant physiology, Agronomy etc.)

    • Work Experience

  • Post academic industrial research experience (2-5 years) appreciated
  • Expert knowledge concerning Phytopathological & Entomological techniques, Agronomy, Field trials is appreciated
  • Experience in working in multi-centre, multi-national environment
  • Successful track record

    • Industry to be Hired from

  • Agribusiness (Crop Protection / Seed / University)

    • Functional Competencies

  • Job Knowledge
  • Good experimentation skills
  • Analytical Skills

    • Interaction Complexity and Team Work