Senior Research Associate II

Location : Chennai 

Position Objective 

• To plan and execute assigned project within the targeted timelines and budget.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers for smooth execution of project
• To design safe scalable route for the formulation developments particularly in antioxidants, lipids and coating technology
• Help achieve Kemin the vision of improving quality of life by developing Products & Processes for the Animal Nutrition and Health Industry by following the Product Innovation Process (PIP) of the company
• Perform scientific database search to identify a cost-effective route for product development
• Publication of scientific & technical articles in Kemin database and scientific journals.
• Submit new innovative ideas for product or process development and collaborating with channel partners.
• Responsible to follow and maintain good laboratory and safety protocols in the lab strictly.

Specific

• Design experiments and protocols on given experimental pattern or DOE. Complete the experiments independently/ under supervision.
• Execution of projects by following Product Innovation Process (PIP) of Kemin.
• Understand current products and formulations for further improvement along with new product development
• Write technical articles based on the research finding on a timely basis for internal and external publications- minimum 2 per year
• File patent disclosure based on the research findings from the group- one every two years.
• Active participation in team meeting and activities and delivering presentations when required

General

• Maintain accurate and up to date records of all research activities in laboratory notebooks.
• Protect all confidential information such as formulations, trade secrets and other commercially sensitive information.
• Carry out research activities with high scientific and personal integrity and by following good scientific, laboratory practices.
• Conduct all research activities with strict adherence to the health and safety policies of the company.

• Msc/M.Tech in Biochemistry / chemistry/Food technology or related discipline from central or National Universities with at least 3-4 years’ experience.
• Fresh PhD from Reputed Universities or with few years of experience