The Chemist – R&D will work on developing new formulations, optimizing existing products, and supporting technology transfer to manufacturing. This requires strong scientific knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a laboratory-driven research environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and development activities for new pharmaceutical formulations.
- Develop and optimize formulations for improved stability, efficacy, and performance.
- Perform laboratory experiments, trials, and scale-up studies.
- Maintain detailed documentation of experiments, observations, and results.
- Support analytical method development and validation activities.
- Collaborate with QC and QA teams for analytical and quality-related support.
- Assist in technology transfer from R&D to production with proper documentation.
- Evaluate raw materials and excipients for formulation development.
- Conduct stability studies and analyze product performance over time.
- Prepare research reports, protocols, and technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot formulation and process-related challenges.
- Stay updated with latest developments in pharmaceutical research and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with GLP, cGMP, and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in product development meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Support regulatory documentation for product approvals and submissions.
- Work on improving existing formulations for cost-effectiveness and quality.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project execution.
- Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain laboratory hygiene.
- Assist in patent searches and innovation initiatives if required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the R&D department.
- Maintain confidentiality of research data and intellectual property.
- Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Contribute to the development of high-quality and competitive pharmaceutical products.