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Scientist Jobs at USP. They are hiring a Scientist II for their Reference Standard Laboratory in Hyderabad, India. This full-time analytical chemistry role focuses on pharmaceutical testing, GLP compliance, and high-impact public health standards, offering experienced scientists the opportunity to contribute to global medicine quality and regulatory excellence. Interested candidates apply for the exciting opportunity at USP careers.
At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.
- Job Title: Scientist II, RSL
- Location: Hyderabad, IND
- Job Category: Chemistry & Scientific Standards
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Req ID: SCIEN002949
Brief Job Overview
This is a non-supervisory position in the Reference Standard Laboratory responsible for performing the required tests as part of the project and maintaining the GLP environment in the Laboratory. The incumbent will utilize his or her technical expertise, knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis in collaborative testing, and efficient
and effective laboratory operations.The Scientist-II has the following responsibilities:
- Executes all testing and analysis of data with excellence and essentially no errors.
- Supporting Verification, GPH, PQM, stability, and other departmental teams in terms of testing whenever needed.
- Responsible for sample archival, sample tracking, and chemical inventory tracking in the laboratory.
- Coordination with the supervisor to ensure completion of the projects allotted to the team.
- Completing the project as per the timelines and troubleshooting the scientific aspects of the projects on a need-to basis.
- Responsible for performing the calibration of the equipment as per the schedule.
- Responsible for preparing, executing, and completing IQ/OQ/PQ of new instruments.
- Ensuring that the chemicals and column, etc., are available for the projects and forward the purchase requisitions.
- Taking up any additional responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
- Ensure all lab safety and GLP practices are maintained in the lab and participate actively in the internal and external audits and certification.
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:
- The candidate must have strong analytical chemistry knowledge with the ability to analyze, interpret, and report effectively on data from a variety of analytical instrumental tests (e.g., HPLC, GC, Wet analytical techniques, spectroscopic techniques).
- Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills. Able to establish and nurture relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds, culture,s and learning styles.
- Master’s degree in chemistry or Pharmacy.
Experience:
- 3 to 6 years with relevant laboratory experience.
- Proven track record of consistently delivering projects on time and with high quality for API’s.
- Expert in chromatographic analysis, particularly in HPLC.
- Proficient in other related analytical instrumentation such as Water determination, Loss on drying, Residue on Ignition, Titrations, Spectroscopic analysis (UV, IR etc.,).
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements and test protocols involving compendial methods for reference materials (USP compendia, ICH guidelines, FDA regulations etc.).
- Must possess effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Expert in Empower software with knowledge on Audit trails and Custom fields.
- Must possess good technical and analytical skills to independently resolve or troubleshoot issues.
- Should have a strong understanding of GLP regulations and exposure to external regulatory audits.
Additional Desired Preferences
- Knowledge in other related analytical instruments (GC, Thermal, Elemental analysis, Mass analyzers etc.), Electronic Laboratory Notebook, ERP, QR coding system will be an added advantage.
- Understanding monograph procedures and participating in compendial methods for reference materials (USP, FCC, NF, etc.).
- Prior experience in a high-volume pharmaceutical manufacturing QC laboratory or Analytical R&D, or a contract pharmaceutical analytical laboratory testing organization is a plus.
- Awareness of GLP regulations, QMS, ISO/IEC 17025 and exposure to external regulatory audits is desirable.
- Ability to embrace and lead change. Extremely adaptable.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None; this is an individual contributor role.
