Sr Research Analyst 1

TALENTMATE; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Mid-Level Senior Research Analyst. The role involves supporting the R&D Analytical team with method development and validation, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry and 3-6 years of relevant experience. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to product development and stability studies in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Product Development / R&D in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in similar analytical roles is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods; prepare validation protocols and reports.
• Conduct feasibility studies to develop cost-effective analytical methods.
• Support the Registration department with method and validation documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team-building

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related sciences

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Overview

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents, create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for supporting the R&D Analytical team in method development, validation, and formulation development from an analytical perspective, while ensuring adherence to cGMP and laboratory safety procedures. This role also supports regulatory submissions, stability studies, and bioequivalence testing while maintaining data integrity and laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to cGMP principles and ensure all laboratory activities comply with safety procedures.
• Develop and validate analytical methods; prepare validation protocols and reports.
• Assist in formulation development from an analytical perspective.
• Analyze operational results and perform variance analyses.
• Recommend and identify equipment, instruments, and reagents required for new test methods.
• Provide technical support within analytical research laboratories and other laboratories as needed.
• Conduct feasibility studies to develop cost-effective analytical methods.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and arrange calibrations as required.
• Support the Registration department with method and validation documentation.
• Provide post-registration and tender support to fulfill regulatory requirements.
• Organize and store analytical data for future research purposes.
• Ensure data collection, analysis, and sharing comply with data protection and storage policies.
• Maintain analytical data integrity, laboratory records, reports, and logbooks.
• Ensure availability and proper management of chemicals, glassware, and reference standards (working/primary) with COA.
• Contribute to development of new products, evaluation tools/methods, and process improvement systems.
• Participate in stability studies, including writing protocols and planning new stability-indicating test methods, validation, and supporting bioequivalence dissolution studies.
• Write SOPs for equipment use, cleaning, and calibration to comply with cGMP.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Manager and provide support to colleagues as needed.

Core Competencies

• Strong results and process orientation to achieve departmental objectives.
• Cost-conscious with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Responsible, accountable, and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent team-building, time management, and task management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related sciences.

Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in Product Development / R&D in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in similar analytical roles is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques and best practices in the field.
• Skilled in using scientific principles and methods to solve problems.
• Proven understanding of chemical composition, structure, and processes, including chemical interactions, hazards, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics and their applications.
• Strong knowledge of international guidelines (ICH, USP, EP, BP, WHO) and scientific approaches in method development and validation.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation, troubleshooting, and laboratory problem-solving.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar.

Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level
Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Ras Al Khaimah

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