Junior Research Associate - Consumer And Sensory Sciences
Junior Research Associate - Consumer And Sensory Sciences
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Job Description
Responsibilities :
The JRA would be responsible for planning coordinating andexecuting product claims substantiation activities through methods andtechniques in Microbiology Biotechnology and Consumer research acrossdifferent categories and brands within Personal Care R&D basis definedtimelines.
The JRA would be required to network and coordinate studieswith various external labs/CROs and analyse data received and draw conclusionsfor claims suitability. He/She is required to align and establish processesmethods and bioassays for Microbiology / Biotechnology Product evaluationsthrough Consumer / Clinical research and participate in the creation of noveland differentiated product claims and consumer demonstrations.
Job responsibilities:
Assist in product evaluations andclaim substantiation through methods in wet lab research Microbiology/CellCulture/ Bioassays etc Dry lab research Consumer / Clinical researchetc. in defined timelines.
Actively engage with Stakeholdersformulation teams Brand teams to understand the requirement and suggestappropriate testing approaches timely of the evaluations and communicationof result as per the set schedules
Actively engage with Consumers todraw insights on product performance and acceptance Consumer behavior andpreferences.
Ensure documentation thoroughnessof all the assigned projects.
Work independently and in teams (withinteam and with crossfunctional teams) to enable timely decisions on assignedprojects.
Operate and maintain advancedInstruments (instruments used for in vivo and in vitro product evaluations)
Participate in ideation andtroubleshooting activities within the group.
Learn and develop existingprocesses in lab and documentation etc.
Requirements
Biotechnology disciplines/skills likeHuman/Animal Cell culture techniques would be a plus.
Skills :
Microbiology laboratory testing skillse.g. aseptic and sterile techniques optical microscopy bacterial staining culturingisolation enumeration and identification use of biological safety cabinetsmedia and buffer preparation diagnostic biochemical tests for microbesantimicrobial bioassays etc..
SelfInitiator Strong Clear ann Communication Skills Sound Analytical Mindset Inclination to learn anrate advanced instruments and research methodology employed in productefficacy assessments. Networking skills to coordinate studieswith various external labs / CROs and analyse data received and drawconclusions for product claims suitability.
Biotechnologyskills like Human/Animal Cell culture cryopreservation MTT Assay celllysate preparation RNA/DNA extraction cDNA and qPCR etc.
Instrumentand Lab maintenance with experience on audits in core domain and ISOetc.
Networkingabilities ability to connect with people and openly communicate
- MS Excel MS Word MSPowerpointBasic Statistics tools.
- Fair understanding on PersonalCare and Home Care products and Market
- Anabove average understanding of Skin and Hair Biology and basic methods inevaluating product efficacies in Personal Care and Home Care domain.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
