Job Description

Position DescriptionBusiness Division:PI R&DDepartment: Biotechnology R&DLocation:UdaipurPosition Title:TL - Protein EngineeringLevel:J2-J3Reporting to (Title):Director- BiotechnologyPosition PurposeThe role holder shall perform research activities as designing and conducting scientific experiments, analyzing and interpreting results leading to significant value to the business of PI. The role holder shall also functionally guide scientists to carry out enzyme engineering and improvement for desired bioconversions; in accordance with the project timelines and objectives with allocated resources. The role holder shall also support Director in the general operations within the Biotechnology department.Strategic Responsibilities

• Efficient contribution to the overall success of Process R&D Biotechnology by driving innovation and team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the Director of Biotechnology.
• Ensuring the security of intellectual property for R&D (patent applications, ensuring freedom-to-operate).
• Remain at the cutting edge of knowledge required for the new a.i. in crop protection through constant updating of personal knowledge and skill-sets using various means.
• As part of a Group, support the Director with special focus on target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow and functional feedback for team members.

Operational Responsibilities

• Work with the team to achieve and exceed targets within the frame given by the Director of Biotechnology.
• Support Director of Biotechnology in achieving overall department objectives.
• Keep self and Team updated on the state of the art in Biotechnology development and techniques with specific focus on Biochemistry, enzymology and foster innovation.
• Continuous documentation and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility.
• Carrying out literature search by use of all available tools (Reaxys/Scifinder/Patents etc.), support the line manager in his work and contribute actively to carry out enzyme identification and enzyme improvement. The metabolic modeling for the desired bioconversions will be an added advantage.
• Carrying out structure-based protein design for new or improved functions and properties of proteins (e.g. novel enzymatic reaction or enhanced specificity, improved catalytic activity etc.), while capturing all relevant details of the experimental procedure and related data effectively. Support efforts in conducting protein engineering experiments, including library construction, HTP growth and protein purification.

Financial Responsibilities

• Maintain healthy working relationships with the related teams and departments in R&D.
• Responsible for team safety, lab safety and housekeeping of the lab.
• Act as a committed ambassador of PI Brand.

People Responsibilities

• Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI and act as a committed ambassador of PI Brand.
• Ensure smooth working of the team by maintaining high level of morale and working ethics.
• Participate in selection of high calibre team members.
• Support the Director to set goals and review performance of team members.
• Train and mentor team members.

Education QualificationPh.D. in Biochemistry/Chemistry with strong expertise in Protein Engineering from a reputable university. Preferably having peer-reviewed papers and/or patents.Work Experience

• Ph.D. with 6-10 years of experience
• Strong experience in protein engineering
• Knowledge of MATLAB, transcriptome analysis and metabolic modeling will be added advantage

Industry to be Hired fromBiotechnology, BiopharmaFunctional Competencies

• Technology Transfer Reporting & Documentation skills
• Data - Analysis
• Experimental - Skills

Interaction Complexity and Team WorkInteractionFrequencyPurpose of InteractionInternal:

• Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Bioanalytical Teams
• IT, IP, and Chemistry
• Other support functions

As and when requiredExternal:

• Chemical Logistics
• Service Engineers