Research Associate Synthesis

Purpose of the Role:

To conduct research under guidance of group lead to optimise the cost and improve the yield to aid in the business growth of UPL

Job Responsibilities:

• To set up reactions based on discussion and planning with Team Leader to optimise synthesis of out of patent agrochemical intermediates and active ingredient.
• To carry out reactions to develop non-infringing processes and improve cost effectiveness of existing products by improving yield, modifying processes and maintaining quality, monitoring and concluding based on analysis.
• Communicate on daily basis on the progress of the project.
• Achieve reproducibility and consistency of results. Maintain daily records and update for QMS system
• Follow safe handling practises of chemicals and reactions to maintain industrial hygiene and reduce environmental wastes.
• Tabulate data of experiments needed for review meeting.
• Maintenance of Equipments or instruments given under laboratory control. Collaborate with other divisions for work related matters.

Qualification:

• MSc in Chemistry preferably organic chemistry with 0-3 yrs of experience
• Setting up reactions, monitoring and conclude based on analysis. Reproducibility and consistency of results.
• Good record maintenance, safe handling practises of chemicals and chemical wastes.