Research Assistant Biology

PI Industries is seeking a Research Assistant in Biology to support agrochemical innovations and sustainable product development in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Responsibilities include conducting field trials, data analysis, maintaining relationships with local authorities, and contributing to IP protection. The role requires a PhD or MSc in Agriculture and relevant research experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, process improvement, and adherence to EHS standards.
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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