Senior Research Associate

Lifelancer is hiring a Senior Research Associate in Navi Mumbai, India, for a full-time, on-site role. The position focuses on enhancing manufacturing science capabilities for API and specialty chemicals, involving process development, scale-up, and technology transfer. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry, along with skills in data interpretation and technical writing. The role includes compliance, lab administration, and supporting project reviews.
Job Title: Senior Research Associate

Job Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Location Type: On-site

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Description

Business: Piramal Critical Care

Department: Research and Development

Location: Rabale, Maharashtra

Travel: Low

Job Overview

The incumbent will enhance the capability of manufacturing science in the organization for API and specialty chemicals. This position is primarily responsible for process development, scale-up (Literature search, executing laboratory development activity, preparing technical documents) and Technology Transfer on manual or automated platforms with high quality within the time frame. Support Manager in Lab and EHS management; Support Manager in Lab competency building.

Key Stakeholders: Internal

Analytical scientist, Manufacturing plant, Supply Chain, IT, Safety

Key Stakeholders: External

NA

Reporting Structure

Senior Manager – Research Scientist

Experience

7 – 10 years

Competencies
• Knowledge and understanding of Synthetic Organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and kinetics with 7-10 years of industrial experience in various synthetic techniques and process scale-up.
• Well versed with Intellectual property value, green chemistry Principle
• Knowledge of HPLC, GC, NMR, and Mass spectral data analysis and interpretation.
• Desired Knowledge of plant operations, quality systems, ICH guidelines, GLP & GMP
• Very good ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, and present results.
• Technical writing skills. MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Chemdraw and Internet Applications.
• Knowledge of SAP and other sourcing tools.

Key Role & Responsibilities

Process development for new or identified products (API/Speciality chemicals)

Under general supervision of lab team leader, independently perform routine scientific research tasks using standard techniques, procedures and equipment.

Adapt and optimize or develop new methods and procedures, actively contribute to the technical solution-finding process.

Propose solutions and discuss with manager/R&D engineers

Show synthetic and organic chemistry proficiency

Assist and support process engineers and cross-functional team in the scale-up of new product technology

Business Support

Troubleshoot & or improve existing processes.

Support in Developing Quality Control Specs to develop designated products.

Compliance and Lab Administration

Summarize and document results in lab journals, and prepare technical reports.

Maintain a clean working laboratory environment and suitable working equipment.

Perform general lab assignments (e.g. raw material inventory review, lab housekeeping) as assigned.

Comply with regulations concerning safety, health and environment

Others

Support lab leader for project reviews, presentations, scientific reports preparations, literature search and analysis.

Attend meetings to share new ideas and discuss about issues.

Qualifications

M.Sc. (Organic chemistry)

About Us

In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.

Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

Equal employment opportunity

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

About The Team

Piramal Critical Care (PCC), under Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL), a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, is the third largest producer of Inhaled Anaesthetics and a global player in hospital generics. Motivated by its vision to deliver critical care solutions for patients and healthcare providers across the globe, PCC is committed to enabling sustainable and profitable growth for all its stakeholders.

PCC maintains a wide presence across the USA, Europe and more than 100 countries across the globe. Its rich product portfolio includes Inhalation Anaesthetics such as Sevoflurane, Isoflurane and Halothane as well as Intrathecal Baclofen therapy, for spasticity management. PCC has wholly-owned, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the US and India that have successfully cleared periodical inspections by the US FDA, UK MHRA and other regulators.

Its core strength lies in a highly qualified global workforce of more than 400 employees across 16 countries. PCC is focused on further expanding its global footprint through new product additions in the critical care space.

Committed to corporate social responsibility alongside Piramal Group, PCC collaborates with various partner organizations and proudly takes an active role in providing hope and resources to those in need, as well as caring for the environment.

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