Associate Scientist

TÜV SÜD; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV SÜD South Asia Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore invites a seasoned GC-MS Analyst to join the Medical Devices & Healthcare team.

You will interpret GC-MS data, assess spectral quality, and confirm compound identities using retention indices and library matches. This role requires 5+ years in chemistry or 2+ years with MSc/PhD, proficiency with Excel, and experience in regulated environments (ISO 17025, GLP). You will collaborate with scientists and project managers to ensure data integrity and client

Qualifications

• BS/B.Sc in Chemistry or related field with 5+ years relevant experience, or MSc./PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in interpreting GC-MS and chromatographic data.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 17025, ISO 10993, GLP/GMP).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data documentation and review.

Responsibilities

• Interpret GC-MS data (primarily EI) for unknowns using spectral deconvolution.
• Evaluate spectral quality, match scores, and fragmentation patterns.
• Apply retention indices and chromatographic behavior to confirm identity.
• Collaborate with technical analysts, chemists, and project managers to communicate findings.
• Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance (ISO 17025, ISO 10993, GLP).
• Document findings in established systems, supporting traceability and reporting.
• Contribute to method development and optimization by providing feedback on spectral data trends.
• Support improvement of SOPs, templates, and data analysis workflows.
• Identify and troubleshoot instrument-related issues affecting data integrity.
• Participate in continuous improvement and inter-laboratory collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

GC-MS interpretation

Chromatography data

Excel

Regulated environment

Education

B.Sc in Chemistry or related field

MSc/PhD in Chemistry

Tools

GC-MS instrument

Spectral databases

Job description

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks

• Interpret GC-MS data (primarily EI) for identification of unknowns using spectral deconvolution and comparison to library databases for chemical characterization studies.
• Evaluate spectral quality, match scores, and fragmentation patterns using a weight-of-evidence approach, including critical assessment of database matches.
• Apply knowledge of retention indices and chromatographic behavior to confirm compound identity.
• Collaborate with technical analysts, chemists, and project managers to communicate findings, resolve discrepancies, and meet client expectations.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., ISO 10993, ISO 17025, GLP).
• Document findings in established systems, supporting traceability and reporting.
• Contribute to method development and optimization by providing feedback on spectral data trends and anomalies.
• Support improvement of SOPs, templates, and data analysis workflows.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential prep or instrument-related issues affecting data integrity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and inter-laboratory collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Your Qualifications

• BS/B.Sc in Chemistry or a related field with 5+ years relevant experience, or MSc./PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in interpreting GC-MS and chromatographic data.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 17025, ISO 10993, GLP/GMP).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data documentation and review.

Preferred Candidate

• Background in organic chemistry, including fragmentation patterns under EI/CI, volatility, retention index behavior.
• Experience with extractables & leachables, particularly in a medical device or pharmaceutical context.
• Understanding of instrumental analysis workflows and solution preparation.
• Awareness of how sample prep or instrument anomalies affect data outcomes.
• Familiarity with relevant databases and software for compound identification.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds.

We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD.

Work Area: Medical Devices & Healthcare

Country/Region: India

Job Location: Bangalore

Working Model : Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Requisition ID: 3673