Research Scientist Biology

Position Description
Business Division
CreAgro
Department
Biology
Location:
PAN India
Position Title: Research Scientist Biology - Micro-plot Field Trials
Reporting to (Title): Group Leader- Micro-plot Field Trials
Level: E2-E4
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

Work arrangement
No