Assistant Research Scientist

Description du poste:

Objectives of the position:
Laboratory executive who will synthesize research chemicals with complete adherence to all BASF rules and regulations.

Representative Main tasks:
Safety Environment (SE):
* Ensure compliance with safety norms as per BCIPL Lab Safety manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Process Safety Manual and all Responsible Care guidelines.
* Reading MSDS for all reagents/solvents prior to ordering & setting-up of the reaction and discussing the same with Manager for any safety hazards.
* Demonstrate a proactive behavior in safety and actively drive safe behavior.
* Reporting more genuine unsafe condition to increase safety awareness & keeping good housekeeping of fume hoods.
* Any issue/incident (even if there is a doubt on safety relatedness) needs to be discussed with the concerned Manager (or his/her deputy) as and when it happens and reported appropriately.
* Compliance with corrective actions in safety incident reports
* First Aider in the Emergency Response Team (4th Floor, IC-Mumbai)
* Superuser responsible for maintenance and new user training for the following instruments and activities
Project management:
* Proposing synthetic scheme(s) based on literature/patent search for the target molecule(s) and choose the scheme(s) in discussion with supervisor for implementing them
* Chemical Reaction planning & implementation.
* Precise ELN documentation and lab notebook as per the protocol agreed upon with the supervisor. Effective to & fro communication with stake holders such as Managers, Team leads, Analytical team, Procurement etc to timely address & resolve the issues.
* Ensure confidentiality of all research activities as per communicated protocols.

Additional Responsibilities in lab:
* Support in maintaining the instruments & chemicals inventory to the best possible conditions & follow discipline.
* At least one responsibility per chemist such as looking after instruments rotavaps, vacuum pump, balance, inventory, solvents, combiflash, other lab activities etc as defined in the individual's Target Agreement.
* Act as a mentor to intern(s) and monitor their work as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Qualification:
* Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Organic Chemistry or related area