Bayer is inviting applications for the role of Jr Process Development Scientist I at its Vapi, Gujarat location. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with a background in Organic Chemistry and hands-on laboratory experience in synthetic organic chemistry, route scouting and process development.
Job Details
| Company | Bayer |
| Position | Jr Process Development Scientist I |
| Location | Vapi, Gujarat, IN |
| Division | Crop Science |
| Department | Production |
| Reference Code | 858263 |
| Experience | 0-3 Years |
Job Description
The Jr. Process Development Scientist will work with supervision from the Chemical Development Lead and focus on route scouting and chemical process development for Bayer’s existing and pipeline crop protective agents. The role involves collaboration with internal and external functional teams, maintaining high safety standards and documenting generated data in the Electronic Lab Notebook.
The position requires a strong practical and theoretical understanding of synthetic organic chemistry or a relevant technology. The selected candidate will design and execute high-quality experiments and contribute both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary and cross-divisional team within the Crop Protection Innovation organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct process chemistry research as an individual contributor, including research on inventing new synthetic routes and associated manufacturing processes that turn molecules into agrochemical solutions.
- Conduct experiments for route scouting, process optimization, safety evaluation, high throughput screening and chemo/biocatalytic reaction discovery and optimization.
- Invent synthetic routes and develop safe, robust and cost-effective processes to manufacture Crop Protection Agents.
- Contribute to the Chemical Development Process by conducting laboratory experiments, providing experimental results, technical updates, documentation, data interpretation and recommendations for process optimization.
- Work with the Process Engineer to optimize unit operations, investigate optimization and generate safety and process engineering data required for scale-up of chemical reactions.
- Work in R&D laboratories to generate new synthetic routes and assist in the design, planning and execution of multi-step experimental studies guided by risk assessment.
- Collaborate with analytical chemists, process engineers, pilot plant team and project managers within the Crop Protection Innovation organization.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in chemistry and technologies and identify opportunities to use them in solving process development challenges.
- Follow all company, site and laboratory Environmental, Health and Safety related protocols, processes, guidelines and SOPs.
- Actively participate in EHS discussions with peers and management for continuous improvement of EHS practices.
- Coordinate with various vendors and engineers for instrument installation and maintenance activities.
Qualification
- M.Sc./M.Pharm in Organic Chemistry with 0-3 years’ experience designing and performing experiments in a laboratory setting to meet project timelines and objectives.
- Comprehensive and state-of-the-art knowledge of modern synthetic methodologies, along with a basic understanding of organic reaction mechanisms and retrosynthesis.
- Strong understanding of small molecule analysis, including chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, and structure elucidation by NMR and Mass Spectroscopy.
- Ability to embrace ambitious goals and drive progress with urgency.
- Consistently seeks opportunities to acquire knowledge, develop skills and share insights.
- Strong willingness to learn and grow through challenging experiences, including giving and receiving constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse teams across functions and build strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
- Ability to work in the shifts.
Experience
0-3 years of experience is required in designing and performing experiments in a laboratory setting to meet project timelines and objectives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online through the official Bayer careers link below.
Important Note
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