Chemical Researcher

Teva Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Teva Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient in India seeks a skilled chemist for process development and scale-up of complex organic syntheses. You will work closely with Kilo Lab teams, apply DOE tools, and ensure safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an M.Sc in Organic Chemistry with 2–3 years industry experience or a Ph.D. with 1–2 years in process development, and demonstrates strong analytical and collaborative abilities.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with 2–3 years of relevant industrial experience OR Ph.D. with 1–2 years in process development and scale-up
• Knowledge of ICH guidelines and basic IP principles
• Hands-on experimental skills and scale-up experience
• Strong problem-solving, observational and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and support literature survey reports for assigned synthesis steps and molecules
• Identify and review patents and technical papers
• Develop cost-effective, non-infringing, safe and eco-friendly synthesis technologies using sustainability and DOE tools
• Identify impurities; plan, execute and record experiments with accurate data
• Upscale development technologies at Kilo Lab and pilot scale
• Prepare safety reports, literature surveys, cost sheets and process documentation

Skills

Organic chemistry

Spectroscopy

Scale-up experience

Industrial experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and support literature survey reports for assigned synthesis steps and molecules
• Identify, organise and review relevant patents and technical papers
• Develop cost-effective, non-infringing, safe and eco-friendly synthesis technologies for complex and small molecule APIs using sustainability and statistical (DOE) tools
• Identify and prepare impurities; plan, execute and record experiments with accurate data compilation
• Collaborate with Analytical, PRD and Kilo Lab teams on process development activities
• Conduct carry-over studies and contribute to technical discussions
• Upscale development technologies at Kilo Lab and pilot scale
• Prepare safety reports, literature surveys, cost sheets and process documentation
• Develop knowledge of ACMI reports, ICH guidelines (Q-3, M-7, Q-9, Q-11) and intellectual property considerations
• Maintain EHS and compliance standards throughout all activities
• Pursue continuous professional development through self-study, lab discussions and departmental seminars

Required Competencies

• Sound knowledge of organic chemistry and spectroscopy
• Understanding of ICH guidelines and basic intellectual property principles
• Practical experimental skills and scale-up experience
• Critical thinking and strong observational abilities
• Problem-solving capability
• Excellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication skills Qualifications

We re looking for candidates with a strong academic background and hands-on industry experience in organic chemistry. The ideal candidate will have:

• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant industrial experience
  OR
• Ph.D. in Chemistry with at least 1-2 years of experience in process development and scale-up.