Analyst - AAS

Sipra Labs Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sipra Labs Limited invites applications for Analyst - AAS in Hyderabad. The role focuses on elemental impurity and heavy-metal analysis using Flame/Graphite Furnace AAS in GMP-regulated labs.

Responsibilities include method validation, sample prep, calibration, instrument maintenance, and ensuring data integrity per ALCOA, 21 CFR Part 11, and client audits. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• M.Sc (Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry) or B.Pharm / M.Pharm.
• 2–5 years hands-on AAS experience in GMP pharma QC or CRO lab.
• ICP-OES / ICP-MS exposure preferred.
• Knowledge of ICH, USP, EP and IP, cGMP and data-integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform elemental impurity and heavy-metal analysis by Flame / Graphite Furnace AAS on APIs, excipients, finished products and water as per approved methods, pharmacopoeial monographs (USP 232 / 233, ICH Q3D) and client protocols.
• Carry out sample preparation including acid digestion and microwave digestion; prepare standards and calibration curves.
• Execute method validation, verification and transfer studies (ICH Q2(R2), USP General Chapters 1225 and 1226).
• Operate, calibrate and maintain AAS systems; maintain instrument logbooks, lamp records and system suitability.
• Record data contemporaneously in laboratory notebooks and LIMS in line with ALCOA plus and 21 CFR Part 11; review audit trails.
• Raise deviations, OOS/OOT and CAPA where required; adhere to cGMP, SOPs, EHS and data-integrity requirements; support US FDA, NABL and client audits.

Skills

AAS experience

GMP awareness

Education

M.Sc (Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry)

B.Pharm

M.Pharm

Tools

AAS

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

Job description

Sipra Labs Limited - a US FDA-approved Contract Research Organisation with over 30 years of service to the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device industries - invites applications for Analyst - AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) in its Analytical Division, Hyderabad.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform elemental impurity and heavy-metal analysis by Flame / Graphite Furnace AAS on APIs, excipients, finished products and water as per approved methods, pharmacopoeial monographs (USP 232 / 233, ICH Q3D) and client protocols.
• Carry out sample preparation including acid digestion and microwave digestion; prepare standards and calibration curves.
• Execute method validation, verification and transfer studies (ICH Q2(R2), USP General Chapters 1225 and 1226).
• Operate, calibrate and maintain AAS systems; maintain instrument logbooks, lamp records and system suitability.
• Record data contemporaneously in laboratory notebooks and LIMS in line with ALCOA plus and 21 CFR Part 11; review audit trails.
• Raise deviations, OOS/OOT and CAPA where required; adhere to cGMP, SOPs, EHS and data-integrity requirements; support US FDA, NABL and client audits.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• M.Sc (Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry) / B.Pharm / M.Pharm.
• 2-5 years hands-on AAS experience in a GMP-regulated pharma QC or CRO laboratory (mandatory). ICP-OES / ICP-MS exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of ICH, USP, EP and IP, cGMP and data-integrity principles.
• Immediate joiners / up to 30 days notice preferred.