Jr. Process Development Scientist

About the Position

At Bayer, we're visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where "Health for all, Hunger for none" is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Jr. Process Development Scientist

The Jr. Process Development Scientist with some supervision from the Chemical Development Lead focuses on the route scouting and Chemical Process Development of Bayer's existing and pipeline crop protective agents. Collaborates with all internal and external functional teams. The job holders ensure all the experimental work is done following the highest safety standards and document the generated data in the Electronic Lab Notebook. The applicant will have an excellent practical and theoretical understanding of synthetic organic chemistry or a relevant technology and can design and execute high-quality, thoughtful experimentation while making significant contributions both independently and as a team member. The candidate will work within an interdisciplinary and cross-divisional team in the Crop Protection Innovation organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process chemistry research as an individual contributor, which includes, but is not limited to, research on inventing new synthetic routes and associated manufacturing processes that turn the 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 by own hand and providing experimental results, technical updates, documentation, data interpretation, recommendations for process optimization, etc.
• With the help of the Process Engineer, optimize unit operations, investigate optimization, generate safety, and process engineering data required for scale-up of chemical reactions.
• Collaborate within project teams by working closely with analytical chemists, process engineers, pilot plant team, and project managers within the Crop Protection Innovation organization.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in chemistry and technologies. Find opportunities to use these technologies in solving process development challenges.
• Follow all company, site, and laboratory Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)-related protocols, processes, guidelines, and SOPs. Actively participate in EHS discussions with peers and management for continuous improvement of EHS practices.

Requirements

• M.Sc./M.Pharm in Organic Chemistry with 3-6 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 as well as 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.
• Embraces ambitious goals and drives progress with urgency.
• Consistently seeking opportunities to acquire knowledge, develop skills, and share insights.
• Possesses a strong willingness to learn and grow through challenging experiences, actively engaging in giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Effectively interacts with diverse teams across functions, cultivating strong working relationships with both internal and external collaborators to enhance overall performance.
• Ability to work in shifts.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture

About the Company

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation, etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location

India : Gujarat : Vapi

Division

Crop Science

Reference Code

894565

Contact Us

• 022-25311234

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Process Engineer, Chemical Research, Research Scientist, Chemistry, Agronomy, Engineering, Science, Agriculture