PI Industries Ltd
Website:
piindustries.com
Job details:
Job Summary: The Research Scientist will play a key role in planning, designing, and conducting a range of molecular, biochemical, and morphological assays to elucidate the efficacy and selectivity of pesticide candidates. The ideal candidate will have expertise in molecular/Biochemical/Morphological techniques, and data analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Assay Development: Plan, design, and conduct molecular (including transformation and transfection), biochemical, and morphological assays to investigate the mode of action of pesticide discovery molecules.
2.Innovative Approaches: Develop and standardize cutting-edge experimental methodologies to explore the molecular basis of pesticide efficacy and selectivity.
3.Equipment Operation: Operate laboratory equipment and instruments, applying technology to prepare necessary media, reagents, and solutions for experiments.
4.Microarray: Perform microarray assays and analyze the resulting data, along with sequencing data interpretation.
5.Molecular Interactions: Investigate the interactions of pesticide candidates with target proteins, enzymes, and other cellular components in pest organisms through diverse assays.
6.Pathway predictions & Data Management: Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, preparing technical summaries for various assays conducted, and make logical pathway predictions.
7.SOP Development: Write and review technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure best practices within the department.
8.Technical Documentation: Document and maintain electronic records of technical data generated within the department.
9.Professional Development: Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences as needed to stay updated on industry trends and developments.
10. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate with cross-functional teams to explain the technicalities of various endpoints studied in pesticide efficacy research.
11. Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies related to the safe handling and conduct of laboratory experiments.
Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field with relevant experience in pesticide research or a similar area.
• Proven experience in molecular and biochemical assays, particularly microarray and sequencing techniques.
• Strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations in a laboratory environment.
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