Associate Scientist

Kemin Industries; Zone 7 Ambattur; Vor Ort; INR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kemin CBR in India seeks an Associate Scientist to lead formulation development activities across liquids, semi-solids, powders, tablets, and sterile dosage forms. The role requires hands-on experience, regulatory awareness, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a GMP-regulated environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to stability studies, tech transfer, and documentation, while ensuring quality and compliance with pharmacopoeial standards.

Qualifikationen

• Must have postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Experience across liquids, semi-solids, powders, tablets, and sterile formulations.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmacopoeial standards.
• Ability to independently evaluate formulation quality and ensure compliance.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize pharmaceutical formulations across various dosage forms (liquids, semi-solids, powders, tablets, sterile).
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate formulation stability studies.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in pilot-scale and commercial-scale manufacturing.
• Support regulatory and pharmacopoeial alignment and prepare technical reports.

Kenntnisse

Pharmaceutical formulation development

Stability assessment

GMP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

English communication

Ausbildung

Postgraduate Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

KEMIN CBR | JOB DESCRIPTION
KEMIN CBR
JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST KEMIN CBR
Job TitleAssociate ScientistFunctionResearch & DevelopmentSub-functionR & DReports toDirectorExperienceMinimum 5 YearsQualificationPostgraduate Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm or equivalent)

ROLE SUMMARY

• We are seeking an experienced and competent scientist with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, evaluation, and stability assessment.
• The candidate should have hands-on experience in developing a diverse range of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including liquid, semi-solid, orals, powders, and sterile formulations. The ideal candidate should possess sound technical knowledge, GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to independently evaluate and qualify formulations in accordance with applicable pharmacopoeial and regulatory standards.
• Experience in scale-up batches, technology transfer, and will be an added advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Formulation Development and Optimization

• Develop and optimize pharmaceutical formulations across various dosage forms, including:
• Liquid formulations
• Semi-solid formulations such as ointments, creams, and gels
• Powders
• Tablets and other solid oral dosage forms
• Sterile pharmaceutical formulations.
• Conduct formulation trials, evaluate performance, and optimize formulations to meet quality targets. Resolve formulation-related technical challenges.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate formulation stability studies.
• Apply knowledge of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applicable Rules, and pharmacopoeial standards; interpret monographs and regulatory specifications; and independently assess and recommend formulation acceptance against regulatory and pharmacopoeial criteria.

2. Manufacturing, Documentation, and Research Support

• Participate in pilot-scale and commercial-scale batch manufacturing.
• Prepare and review formulation development reports, trial records, stability reports, and technical documentation. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance and maintain scientific documentation per quality system requirements.
• Carry out experiments as per the direction of the research manager by following the Product Innovation Process (PIP) of Kemin.
• Carry out literature search and identify appropriate methods for conducting research.
• Contribute to writing research reports and presentations.
• Writing of technical articles based on the research finding on a timely basis for internal and external publications.
• Gain knowledge about animal nutrition and health and submit ideas for new product development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have: Postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Practical exposure to multiple dosage forms, particularly liquids, semi-solids, powders, tablets, and sterile formulations.
• Strong understanding of formulation development principles and stability assessment.
• Knowledge of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applicable regulatory requirements, pharmacopoeial standards, and monographs.
• Good understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical quality requirements.
• Ability to independently evaluate formulation quality and determine compliance with applicable regulatory and pharmacopoeial standards.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in scale-up batches and technology transfer.
• Exposure to commercial manufacturing and troubleshooting of formulation-related issues.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing or R&D environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Competency AreaKey CompetenciesScientific and TechnicalPharmaceutical formulation development; stability assessment; regulatory and pharmacopoeial knowledge; GMP compliance; technical documentation; scientific writing; literature research; analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Behavioral and ExecutionOwnership and accountability; independent decision-making; collaboration within multidisciplinary teams; effective written and verbal communication; continuous learning; innovation and new-product idea generation.

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will be a technically sound, self-driven pharmaceutical professional with strong hands-on formulation development experience, regulatory awareness, and the confidence to independently evaluate product quality and formulation suitability. The candidate should demonstrate ownership, sound scientific judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the roles responsibilities and expectations. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may change in response to evolving business priorities, portfolio requirements, and organizational needs.

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