Job Title: Research Associate
No. of Posts: 2
Job Description:
2. Execute analytical programs in support of formulation development with a high degree of independence
3. Develop, modify and validate analytical methods to support the formulation needs and regulatory filings using various instrumental techniques.
4. Perform stability studies of formulations and finished dosage forms
5. Method and knowledge transfer to QC in order to smooth running of validation and GMP activities
6. Development of stability indicating methods, understand degradation pathways, elucidate structure of degradation products and co-relation the experimental dosage forms stability data.
7. Design and conduct in vitro drug release testing of solid and semi-solid formulations including various dissolution techniques
8. Identify and implement new technologies to enhance the analytical capabilities of the department
9. Participate in cross functional teams and internal collaborations
10. Write and review protocols, reports, procedures, and test methods
Qualifications:
M.Sc / M.Sc (Tech) / M.Tech in Analytical Chemistry/ Chemistry M. Pharm /M.Sc. -Analytical chemistry/ Pharmaceutical analysis/ pharmaceutical chemistry
WORKEXPERIENCE:
3-8 years of relevant experience
TECHNICAL /FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in coordination with various department to drive the projects
Hands-on experience and working knowledge of standard analytical techniques, including HPLC and GC method development and validation.
Exposure to impurity profiling and characterization using LC-MS, NMR, ICP-OES, ICP MS etc will be preferred.
Sound knowledge of extraction techniques for extraction of analyte from different formulation matrices using various extraction techniques, such as liquid-liquid, reflux and SPE
Proven skills in pre-formulation, dosage form design and/or analytical method development will be preferred
Proven scientific skill and ability to do independent scientific work with minimum guidance
Well-organized, capable of multi-tasking, detail oriented. Awareness of various guidelines for vitamins, foods and Pharma, industries will be preferred.
Exposure on polymorph characterization using various analytical instruments. e.g. FT-IR, DSC, TGA and pXRD will be preferred
Effective troubleshooter of procedures and instruments. Provides solutions and answers to analytical problem
Depth technical knowledge on cGLP and cGMP compliance.
BEHAVIORAL/MANAGERIAL SKILLS:
Sound interpersonal skills.
Time Management skills
Strong ability to work in cross-functional area
