Scientist for Biostimulant
Deepak Fertilizer (Smartchem Technology Ltd.)
Pune Division, Maharashtra, India2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Scientist for Biostimulant role is a full-time, on-site position based in the Pune Division. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing biostimulant formulations for agricultural applications, with a focus on crop performance, nutrient use efficiency, and stress tolerance.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and conducting laboratory and greenhouse experiments.
- Analyzing data and translating research findings into commercially viable products.
- Collaborating with agronomy, product development, regulatory, and marketing teams to support trial design, product registration dossiers, technical documentation, and training materials.
- Staying updated on global biostimulant trends.
- Contributing to intellectual property development.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant quality and safety standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong foundation in plant sciences, agronomy, microbiology, biochemistry, or related fields.
- Experience in biostimulant or crop input research and development.
- Hands-on skills in experimental design, laboratory techniques, data analysis, and interpretation of agronomic trial results using appropriate statistical tools.
- Ability to translate scientific insights into practical product concepts, including formulation development, performance evaluation, and technical documentation.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to work cross-functionally with agronomy, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and quality standards for agricultural inputs.
- Aptitude for continuous learning in emerging biostimulant technologies.
- Strong problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work independently on-site.
- Readiness to participate in field visits and farmer trials as needed.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline.
- Prior experience in fertilizer, biostimulant, or agrochemical industry is highly beneficial.