R&D Scientist
Pune,
MH,
India
R&D Scientist — Job Description
| Designation | R&D Scientist |
| Department / Division | Research & Development |
| Reports to | Technical Head / MD |
| Location | Pune HQ + lab/field |
| Employment type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Experience | 2–6 years in application science / analytical R&D |
| Education | M.Sc / Ph.D. (Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biochemistry) |
| Travel | Occasional |
| Openings | 0 |
| Key interfaces | Technical Heads, MD, OEM application teams |
Role purpose
Turn new detection technologies into proven Dawell applications, methods and demo protocols.
Support application-science, evaluation and solution-development work for new detection technologies and use-cases.
Key responsibilities
- Evaluate new instruments, methods and reference libraries
- Develop application notes, SOPs and demo protocols
- Support proof-of-concept trials with customers and OEMs
- Benchmark technologies and advise on portfolio additions
- Assist technical teams with scientific content
- Publish application notes and SOPs in Knowledge
- Support customer method validation and reference-library builds
System responsibilities (Odoo)
- Evaluates new instruments, methods and reference libraries
- Develops application notes, SOPs and demo protocols; supports POC trials
Key result areas & indicative targets
| KRA / KPI | Indicative target |
|---|---|
| Evaluations & application notes delivered | ≥4 application notes per year |
| POC success rate | ≥70% of POCs meet the customer's criteria |
| Benchmark/advisory inputs | Quarterly technology scan to the MD |
| SOP/method quality | Zero SOP errors in audits |
Targets are indicative and are finalised in the KRA appraisal for each financial year.
Qualifications & experience
- M.Sc / Ph.D. (Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biochemistry)
- Experience: 2–6 years in application science / analytical R&D
Technical skills
- Application science
- Method development
- Evaluation
- Scientific writing
- Spectroscopy / chromatography / immunoassay
- Method validation
Skill catalogue (Odoo): Calibration & QC checks, Raman / FTIR material ID (Gemini, TruScan RM), Spectral library development
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability & reliability
- Clear communication
- Learning agility & technical curiosity
- Attention to detail
- Customer & service orientation
- Curiosity
- Rigour
- Communication
Certifications & compliance
- Good laboratory practice (GLP) awareness
- Adherence to Dawell HR Policies v2.0 (POL/00–23), incl. POL/02 Attendance, POL/05 Travel & Expenses, POL/22 Delegation of Authority
Working conditions
Pune HQ / lab; occasional customer sites
Career path
R&D Scientist → Senior Scientist → R&D Lead
Selection process
- Application & CV screening (HR, within 5 working days)
- HR screening call
- Technical / product round
- Manager interview (Head / MD for senior roles)
- Offer & reference check
- Joining & induction (Dawell eLearning + POL/00–23 policy acknowledgement)
About Dawell Lifescience
Dawell Lifescience Pvt. Ltd. (Pune) is an authorised Indian partner for forensic, narcotics, toxicology, counterfeit-detection and public-safety technologies — Thermo Fisher (TruNarc, TruScan, Gemini), Abbott SoToxa, Dräger (alcohol, drug testing, CBRN, SCBA, gas detection) and FARO 3D crime-scene systems — serving police, forensic labs, excise, health / FDA, defence, CAPF and PSU buyers through tenders, GeM and direct orders.
R&D Scientist
Turn new detection technologies into proven Dawell applications, methods and demo protocols.
Location: Pune HQ + lab/field · Type: Full-time, Permanent · Experience: 2–6 years in application science / analytical R&D
What you will do
- Evaluate new instruments, methods and reference libraries
- Develop application notes, SOPs and demo protocols
- Support proof-of-concept trials with customers and OEMs
- Benchmark technologies and advise on portfolio additions
- Assist technical teams with scientific content
- Publish application notes and SOPs in Knowledge
- Support customer method validation and reference-library builds
What you bring
- M.Sc / Ph.D. (Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biochemistry)
- Experience: 2–6 years in application science / analytical R&D
- Application science
- Method development
- Evaluation
- Scientific writing
- Spectroscopy / chromatography / immunoassay
- Method validation
- Curiosity
- Rigour
- Communication
Good to have
- Good laboratory practice (GLP) awareness
What we offer
- Work with world-leading forensic, narcotics and public-safety technology
- OEM product training and certifications
- Direct impact on public safety and the Drug-Free India mission
- Statutory benefits (PF, ESIC where applicable, gratuity), leave as per POL/01, travel and daily allowance as per POL/05
- Structured appraisal (KRA based) and career path
About Dawell Lifescience
Dawell Lifescience Pvt. Ltd. (Pune) is an authorised Indian partner for forensic, narcotics, toxicology, counterfeit-detection and public-safety technologies — Thermo Fisher (TruNarc, TruScan, Gemini), Abbott SoToxa, Dräger (alcohol, drug testing, CBRN, SCBA, gas detection) and FARO 3D crime-scene systems — serving police, forensic labs, excise, health / FDA, defence, CAPF and PSU buyers through tenders, GeM and direct orders.
How we hire
- Application & CV screening (HR, within 5 working days)
- HR screening call
- Technical / product round
- Manager interview (Head / MD for senior roles)
- Offer & reference check
- Joining & induction (Dawell eLearning + POL/00–23 policy acknowledgement)
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