Positional Purpose
The role holder will report to team lead and shall involve in research activities in testing the microbes & biomolecules in growth chambers & greenhouses. In planta studies for activity & crop safety with various application methods like foliar, seed & drench for the purpose of advancing the identified leads from the discovery to early development of innovative microorganisms & biomolecules for crop protection / crop growth / nutrient use efficiency / abiotic stress management with an aim of adding significant value to the business of PI.
About the Role
Support in managing the requirements/budgets and ensure that project schedules are met and that the work is carried out efficiently and accurately, providing regular updates to the management. A strong technical knowledge on biologicals research and excellent communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
Strategic
- Support actively the philosophy, values and strategy of PI Industries.
- Contribute efficiently to the overall success of Biologicals R&D by driving innovation according to objectives and targets being set by the management team.
- Support Team lead in selection of microbes and biomolecules as candidates for development to fill portfolio gap and meet market needs.
- Support the Team lead, Head of R&D Biologicals with focus on personnel, target setting, budget, building of knowhow, feedback and coaching.
- Engage in internal and external forums and professional networks to stay updated and enhance expertise.
Operational
- In planta studies with microorganisms and biomolecules under controlled conditions (growth chamber and greenhouse), for their activity (crop protection / crop growth / nutrient use efficiency / abiotic stress management) & crop safety.
- Organize and carry out mass production of plants for the experiments.
- Grow plants as a service for the BPPS team.
- Organize and carry out mass production of biotroph pathogens for various experiments.
- Ensure the growth chambers & greenhouses maintain the required temperature, humidity & light and are contamination free.
- Operate Generation-III spraying chambers & seed treatment machines.
- Procure material for in vivo studies, such as seeds, growing media, pots labels.
- Evaluate plant-microbe interactions for selected candidates.
- Establish visual and/or automated assessment techniques (e.g. phenotyping) for both microbes and biomolecules.
- Analyze and interpret research findings for dissemination.
- Follow documentation standards and update timesheets and progress trackers as needed.
- Participate in lab meetings and present data results clearly using relevant visuals and concise summaries.
- Ensure seamless coordination with the project manager to achieve project goals effectively.
- Adhere to all safety / information security / quality norms related to research procedures.
- Drive continuous project improvement by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing enhancements.
- Engage in internal and external forums and professional networks to stay updated and enhance expertise.
