Join Patanjali as a Research Scientist in Herbal Chemistry
Patanjali Research Foundation in Haridwar invites applications for the position of Research Scientist in Herbal Chemistry. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with experience in natural product chemistry, herbal extraction, and R&D instrumentation. Join a state-of-the-art Ayurvedic research institute and contribute to evidence-based innovation in traditional medicine.
Scientist in Herbal Chemistry
(Job code: 23/HC/RS/01)
Location: Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar
About the Institute
Patanjali Research Foundation is a fully integrated, innovative research institute conducting modern experiments on Ayurvedic medicines to treat various diseases. With a diversified research portfolio and clinical testing pipeline, the institute includes a mega manufacturing facility, an Ayurvedic hospital, a medical college, a university, a herbarium, and an herbal garden.
Research labs are accredited with NABL, DSIR, DBT, NBB, and APEDA. They have CPCSEA-approved animal houses and structured IAEC, IBSC, and IEC committees. The facilities and trained workforce make this a unique environment for Ayurvedic research.
Patanjali Research Foundation is eagerly looking for a Research Scientist in Herbal Chemistry.
Requirements:
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Experience in the extraction, isolation, and purification of known or unknown natural products.
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Exposure to HPTLC, Flash Chromatography, FTIR, and other R&D instruments.
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R&D experience in herbal and natural product chemistry.
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Experience in handling a team.
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Project preparation, execution, and closure.
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Lab maintenance as per GLP requirements.
Job Responsibilities
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Literature search, gap analysis, and manuscript writing.
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Conduct experiments to isolate target molecules from natural sources.
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Follow safety guidelines and lab best practices.
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Analyze experimental results and compound characteristics.
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Collaborate with analytical, in-vivo/in-vitro biology, and microbiology teams.
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Ensure structure and purity of isolated compounds.
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Scale-up production of valuable compounds.
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Proper documentation in English.
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Interpret data trends and generate analytical reports.
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Deliver presentations on scientific output.
Requirements
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Postgraduate in M.Sc. Natural Product Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or M. Pharma Pharmacognosy with 4–10 years’ relevant experience, OR
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PhD with 4–6 years of relevant lab experience.
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Practical/theoretical knowledge of R&D instruments.
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Familiar with GMP and GLP practices.
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Strong English documentation skills.
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Analytical mindset with data interpretation capabilities.
Equal Opportunity
Patanjali Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability.
Keywords: Research Scientist, Herbal Chemistry, R&D, Ayurveda, Natural Products
