PI Industries Ltd
Website:
piindustries.com
Job details:
Position Description
Business Division
CreAgro
Department
Biology
Location:
PAN India
Position Title: Research Scientist Biology - Micro-plot Field Trials
Reporting to (Title): Group Leader- Micro-plot Field Trials
Level: E2-E4
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
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