BRL (Research Associate) - R&D - Analyti...

PeopleStrong; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

USV Private Limited in Maharashtra, India, invites a Research Associate to join BRL - Analytical Laboratory. The role focuses on analytical deliverables for Biologics projects across markets, including method development, qualification, technology transfer, biosimilarity assessments, forced degradation, and characterization.

You will plan and execute experiments with MS, HPLC/UPLC, CE, and other techniques, maintain data integrity, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with cross-functional

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in an analytical development lab.
• Hands-on with HPLC/UPLC and various chromatography modes.
• Experience with biotherapeutic proteins and method development/ qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute analytical experiments focused on MS, HPLC, UPLC, and CE.
• Apply chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and colorimetric assays.
• Perform analytical activities following established systems and procedures.
• Maintain target dates and data integrity throughout analyses.
• Prepare and review technical reports and assist in troubleshooting instrumentation.
• Communicate results effectively with team members and other groups.

Skills

Analytical R&D

HPLC/UPLC

Chromatography modes

Capillary electrophoresis

Higher order structure analysis

Biotherapeutics proteins

Education

BSc./MSc Biotechnology

B.Tech./MTech Biotechnology

Job description

BRL (Research Associate) - R&D - Analyti...

USV/RA-A/1878981

• Biotechnology Research Laboratory
• Maharashtra

Posted On 05 Oct 2026

End Date 02 Feb 2027

Required Experience 1 - 6 years

Basic Section

BAND Junior Management

Designation Executive

Employment Type Employee

Employee Category 1006

Closing Date 02 Feb 2027

Organisational

Company Code USV Private Limited

GRP USV Private Limited

SBU Biologics

Function Biotechnology Research Laboratory

Department BRL - Analytical Laboratory

Country India

State Maharashtra

Skills

Skill

Analytical R&D

M.Sc. MTech

CERTIFICATION

Working Language

Job Description

Role Objective: Will work in the Analytical Development Lab of BRL, taking responsibility for the analytical deliverables of Biologics Projects for all markets. Deliverables involve, but are not limited to, Method Development, Qualification, Technology transfer, Biosimilarity assessment, Forced degradation, and Characterization activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the independent planning and execution of experiments, with a major focus on Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, UPLC, and CE-based analysis.

Apply analytical techniques including, but not limited to, Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Spectrophotometry, and Colorimetric assays for Biotherapeutics.

Perform assigned analytical activities by following established systems and procedures.

Maintain target dates for all assigned analytical activities.

Maintain strict data integrity during all analysis processes.

Prepare and review technical reports and contribute directly to troubleshooting efforts required for laboratory instrumentation.

Communicate effectively with other team members and teams regarding the generated analytical data.

STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION

Type of Interaction: Internal

Interaction with: Other team members and teams.

Nature of Interaction: Communicate effectively regarding the analytical data.

Type of Interaction: External :

Interaction with: Not explicitly specified in the vacancy details.

Nature of Interaction: Not explicitly specified in the vacancy details.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Professional Experience and Relevant Skills

Experience: 2-5 years of experience within an analytical development laboratory setting.

Skills: Hands-on experience in HPLC and UPLC is mandatory. Knowledge and hands-on experience of different chromatography modes like RP, HIC, IEX, SEC, etc., is required. Knowledge and hands-on experience of different capillary electrophoresis techniques (CIEF, CZE, CE-SDS, etc.) is required. Hands-on experience with Higher order structure analysis (DSC, CD, Fluorescence, FTIR, etc.) is an advantage.

Technical Expertise: Experience working on biotherapeutic proteins like monoclonal antibodies, Fc fusion, peptibody, or any candidate biosimilars is required. Method Development and Qualification experience is a must. An understanding of analytical deliverables involving CQA, QTPP, Analytical similarity, Forced degradation studies, and Specifications setting is preferred.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications:

Educational Qualification: BSc./MSc. Biotechnology or B.Tech/Mtech. Biotechnology