Analytical Research & Development Scientist at USP, Apply Now!
Looking to contribute to global health through cutting-edge research? USP (United States Pharmacopeia) is hiring a Scientist I – Analytical Research & Development for its Hyderabad location. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on analytical method development, stability studies, and regulatory compliance. With your expertise in Analytical or Organic Chemistry, you can support USP’s mission to ensure safe and high-quality medicines worldwide.
- Job Post: Scientist I, Analytical Research & Development
- Location: Hyderabad, IND
About the Company:
At USP (United States Pharmacopeia) our mission is to increase equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improve global health through public standards and related programs. We invest in the professional development of our employees to ensure engaged and productive work environments, aligning with our commitment to Global, People, and Culture.
Brief Job Overview
This is a non-supervisory position to support development of Reference materials. The successful applicant in this role will work on projects including Analytical Method Development for in process samples for synthetic lab. The successful candidate will also perform a variety of non-routine and routine analytical tests, maintains safety & GLP environment in the lab including evaluation of reference standards
, development/validation (as per requirement) of official methods, stability studies and research projects in analytical department.How will YOU create impact here at USP?
In this role at USP, you contribute to USP’s public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. As part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.
The Scientist I has the following responsibilities:
- [60%] Support to reaction monitoring, scale up and final analysis of samples as per monograph / in-house procedures including method development if required. Prepare development reports for Synthetic Support projects. Involve in project acceptance. Execute projects per the approved test protocols if assigned.
- [15%] Prepare, execute, and complete IQ/OQ/PQ of new instruments. Indent the required glassware, chemicals, and columns for the ARD projects. Maintain GLP & implement safety procedures while working in Lab. Perform other Projects whenever free from ARD activities. Perform other duties as assigned.
- [10%] Responsible for preparation of SOPs, protocols, reports, etc. Ensure the projects requirements by coordinating with the Purchasing department. Responsible for preparation of the records and documents. Ensure that the calibrations of the equipment’s are performed as per the schedule.
- [10%] Preparation and planning for ISO-9001 certification/recertification by participating actively, verification of protocols and related documents and take an active role in the internal as well as external QA audits and address the audit issues in a timely manner. Taking up any other additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor on a proactive basis and allotting additional responsibilities to the reporting staff in consultation with the supervisor. Participates in USP cross-functional teams as appropriate.
- [5%] Practice Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging principles at USP India.
Who is USP Looking For?
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:
- MSc. in Analytical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry/M. Pharma, having 1-3 years of experience in Analytical Research and Development.
- Must have hands-on experience in working with chemical methods and handling instruments like HPLC, FTIR, UV-Visible, wet chemistry, etc.
- Experience in analytical testing and development with focus on process analytical chemistry. Exposure to GMP/GLP environment and documentation procedures required.
- Ability to perform analytical method development.
- A comprehensive understanding of the science involved in the development of synthetic organic molecules and analytical chemistry.
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills are required.
Additional Desired Preferences
- Knowledge of handling GC will be added advantage.
- General chapter information, ELN, Empower and NuGenesis will be added advantage.
- Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers. Preferably familiar with electronic notebook documentation of experimental procedures.
- Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to function in a team-oriented environment are necessary.
- Desired preferences are to showcase any additional preferred levels of expertise to perform the role. Reminder: any items listed in this section are not requirements nor disqualifies for candidate consideration.
Benefits
USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.
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