Assistant Research Scientist

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.