The position of Senior Scientist can normally be found in pharmaceutical companies, companies engaged in the manufacture of consumer products and other science-based goods. A candidate appointed for the position of Senior Scientist serves as the lead researcher, managing the staff, workflow and strategy of a project.

As far as pay scale for the position of Senior Scientist in Government organizations in India is concerned, they are offered with a pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 plus a GP of Rs.8000. On the other hand, this pay scale is not followed by all the government organizations since some of the organizations offer them a pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 plus a GP of Rs.4200.

Recent job notification for the position of Senior Scientist:

The names of government organizations that recently recruited candidates for the position of Senior Scientist are given below:

• Indian institute of Crop Processing Technology

• Central Bureau of Investigation

• Vasantdada Sugar Institute

• Bihar Agricultural University

Educational qualification needed for finding job in the position of Senior Scientist:

To apply to the position of Senior Scientist in Government organizations, candidates must have completed their Master’s degree in the respective stream in which they are appointed. However, preference will be given to candidates who have completed their Ph. D in the appropriate discipline.

Experience:

Since Senior Scientist is a position responsible for handling one or more junior scientist working under the position, candidates with not less than five years experience in teaching or research in the appropriate field are normally invited to apply for the position of Senior Scientist.

Age requirement:

Since experienced candidates are appointed for the position by most of the organizations, the maximum age limit for the position of Senior Scientist is 45 years.

What are the job responsibilities of the position of Senior Scientist?

Normally, candidates appointed for the position of Senior Scientist will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Conducting research production and developmental activities in the particular projects for which they are appointed

• To work as sectional head and to supervise the work done by junior scientist working under him

• He will have to assign tasks to the juniors working under him and should take the progress of the project towards successful completion stage

• He will have to submit a well-prepared project report clearly stating the progress of the project and the contribution made by his sub-ordinates towards the successful progression of the project

• Since he is responsible for overseeing the work of his subordinates, he will sometimes be responsible for hiring and training of members for his team.