Principal Scientist - Plant Nutrients

iCresset Talent Solutions


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Delhi, Delhi
Contract type: Full time
Position: Principal Scientist - Plant Nutrition

Experience: Minimum 10 years experience in Research Development function for Crop Nutrition and biologicals

Education: PhD (preferred) or M.Sc. in Agronomy/Soil Science/Chemistry/Horticulture (Desirable specialization: Formulation, Chemistry, Material Science, Plant Life Science)

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop projects in crop nutrition solutions (Macro/Secondary/Micro Nutrients, Growth regulators)
  • Optimize formulations and enhance quality of existing technological solutions
  • Evaluate technologies as per regulatory norms in labs and in field trials in various crops
  • Training Associates (Lab, Plant, Field) to ensure end-to-end quality of the product
  • Infrastructure up-gradation to develop long-term competitive edge (instrumentation, prototyping m/c etc)
  • Develop and grow institutional relationships in India and abroad to access new technologies.
  • Development of RD budget, tracking and monitoring progress against the goals.
  • Collaborate and Liaison with external agencies for data generation and licensing as per approved norms

Desired Candidate Profile

  • The candidate should possess good understanding of Crop physiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, plant molecular biology and agronomy of plants
  • Working knowledge of Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry for evaluating products via HPLC, GC, AAS, and Spectrophotometer etc.
  • Proven track of developing effective product for plant nutrition in the Macro/Secondary/Micro/Growth regulator space
  • Knowledge of product regulatory framework is essential (FCO: Fertilizer control order, CIB regulations)
  • Direct hands-on driving experience of research program management from ideation to product launch
  • Ability to create accountability and lead by example as well as proven managerial experience and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
  • Willingness to travel is a must

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