Junior Analytical Chemist

FMC Corporation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation in Hyderabad seeks an experienced analytical chemist to develop methods and perform routine and non-routine testing across raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

The role requires 5–10 years in analytical laboratories, with preference for agrochemical and pharma industry exposure. Strong data interpretation and reporting skills, plus collaboration with R&D teams, are essential.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in chemistry with analytical focus; 5–10 years in analytical labs.
• Experience in agrochemical and pharma industries is mandatory.
• Develop analytical methods; perform routine and non-routine testing of materials, intermediates, and finished products.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods and perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Interpret analytical data and prepare reports and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory safety, SOPs and audit readiness.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments; ensure proper maintenance.
• Support method transfers, stability studies, and partial MOA validation.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Data interpretation

Report writing

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

M.Sc. in Chemistry (analytical)

Tools

HPLC

UHPLC

GC

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS

IC

UV-Vis

FTIR

NMR

KF

Job description

• Strong knowledge of traditional and modern analytical techniques including chromatography (HPLC, UHPLC, GC) and mass spectrometric techniques (LC/MS, GC/MS).
• Perform analysis using different analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, IC, UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR, KF & AT and wet chemical analysis.
• Development of analytical methods according to requirements. Conduct routine and non-routine testing (like Assay & Impurities wt% Residual solvents wt% etc.) of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. Interpret analytical data and prepare reports and documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with Laboratory and safety standards. Maintain proper laboratory records, SOPs, and audit readiness.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and ensure proper maintenance.
• Provide analysis support and collaborate with R&D teams. Support method transfers and stability studies, and partial validation of MOA.
• Perform complex chemical reactions, Chiral chemistry, multi-step synthesis like halogenation and pressure reactions.
• Multistep organic synthesis and custom Synthesis of molecules from gram to kilogram scale. [Chlorination, Bromination and Pressure reaction]
• Identification of impurities, their characterization and crystallization techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and work in teams of scientists.
• Flexible work schedules to accommodate work performed in different geographies required.

The Candidate

• M.Sc. in chemistry, with a preferred concentration in an analytical discipline. Typically, 5–10 years of experience in analytical laboratories.
• Agrochemical and Pharma Industry experience is Mandate.