Team Lead - Process Engineering (FC)

Purpose of the Role: 

To conduct research under guidance of group lead to optimise the cost and improve the yield to aid in the business growth of UPL 

  Job Responsibilities: 

1. Manage the project by delegating the tasks to the team members 

1. To set up reactions based on discussion and planning with Team Leader to optimise synthesis of out of patent agrochemical intermediates and active ingredient, through Flow chemistry process.  

1. Process Intensification of key APIs from batch to continuous flow process. 

1. RTD Studies, Process design calculations, flow diagrams and P&IDs 

1. Engineering, commissioning and automation of Flow Pilot plant 

1. Data generation and data collection required for Scale-up process 

1. In-house Reactor design and fabrication 

1. Conduct and support for trial batches in pilot plant. 

1. Communicate on daily basis on the progress of the project.  

1. Achieve reproducibility and consistency of results. Maintain daily records and update for QMS system 

1. Follow safe handling practises of chemicals and reactions to maintain industrial hygiene and reduce environmental wastes.  

1. Tabulate data of experiments needed for review meeting.  

1. Maintenance of Equipments or instruments given under laboratory control. Collaborate with other divisions for work related matters. 

1. Talent development and team engagement  

Qualification: 

1. Master’s in chemistry with a minimum of 8-12 Years of Experience Leadership skills, conflict management, talent management 

1. Best and safe practises of chemicals and chemical wastes   

Knowledge of  

• Strong basics of flow chemistry. 

• Scale up studies, Pilot Trials 

• Attention to details & excellent presentation skills