Manager - Analytical R&D

JU Agri Sciences Pvt. Ltd.; Bulandshahr; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JU Agri Sciences Pvt. Ltd. in India seeks a Manager Analytical Division (Formulation R&D) to lead the analytical science team in developing, validating, and executing robust testing methods for diverse crop protection formulations, ensuring compliance with CIB&RC and BIS guidelines from lab scale to commercial manufacture.

The role requires a Ph.D. or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, 10 years in agrochemical R&D, and at least 3 years in a leadership role within a formulation-driven business, with

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Agrochemicals.
• Experience: 10 years in agrochemical R&D/ADL with at least 3 years in a team leadership role within a formulation-driven business.
• Regulatory knowledge: CIB&RC guidance, BIS specifications, and Insecticides Act Schedule III.
• Instrumentation: Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, and automated physical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate stability-indicating analytical methods for complex pesticide formulations.
• Quantify active ingredients and evaluate physical-chemical parameters per CIPAC and BIS protocols.
• Supervise accelerated storage stability and long-term shelf-life studies of formulation samples.
• Transfer validated analytical methods from R&D to plant QC labs across manufacturing sites in India.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and AMC management of HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and Particle Size Analysers.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

HPLC & GC

Stability testing

Analytical method development

Education

Ph.D. or MSc in Analytical Chemistry/Agrochemicals

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Particle Size Analyser

Job description

Manager Analytical Division (Formulation R&D)

Job Summary

The Manager Analytical Division (Formulation R&D) will lead the analytical science team to develop, validate, and execute robust testing methodologies specifically for innovative and generic crop protection formulations. This role ensures that all product developments strictly comply with CIB&RC guidelines and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements, driving the companys product pipeline from lab scale to successful commercial manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Method Development & Product Characterization

• Develop and validate stability-indicating analytical methods for complex pesticide formulations (e.g., combinations, premixes, WDG, WP, SC, EC, EW, SE, CS, ZC, OD and other agrochemical formulations).
• Quantify active ingredients (AI) and evaluate physical-chemical parameters (e.g., suspensibility, emulsion stability, wet sieve analysis, acidity/alkalinity) per CIPAC and BIS protocols.
• Supervise accelerated storage stability (AHS) and long-term shelf-life studies of formulation samples.

2. Regulatory Support (CIB&RC Compliance)

• Generate, compile, and review comprehensive analytical chemistry data required for CIB&RC registration dossiers (under categories like 9(3) and 9(4)).
• Lead the 5-batch analysis and impurity profiling of technical materials sourced for formulation development.
• Liaise with internal Regulatory Affairs (RA) to address technical queries raised by the registration committee.

3. Technology Transfer & Plant Support

• Successfully transfer validated analytical methods from the R&D center to plant Quality Control (QC) labs across manufacturing sites in India.
• Assist plant QC teams during the commercial scale-up of new formulations, troubleshooting any analytical anomalies or out-of-specification (OOS) results.
• Evaluate the quality of technical-grade materials and co-formulants received from domestic and international suppliers.

4. Team Leadership & Lab Governance

• Manage a team of analytical chemists, ensuring high data integrity, robust documentation, and compliance with NABL/GLP norms.
• Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and AMC management of high-end instruments like HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and Particle Size Analysers.

Required Technical Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with CIB&RC guidance documents, Schedule III of the Insecticides Act, and BIS specifications for pesticides.
• Instrumentation: Hands-on mastery and troubleshooting skills for HPLC and GC. Experience with automated physical testing equipment.
• Formulation Analytics: Thorough understanding of how surfactant interactions, polymers, and adjuvants affect chromatographic separation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Agrochemicals / Agriculture Chemicals.
• Experience: 10 years of experience in an agrochemical R&D / ADL setup, with a minimum of 3 years in a team-leading role specifically within a formulation-driven business.

Industry Context:

Prior experience working with renowned Indian agrochemical manufacturers and a strong track record of successful CIB&RC data submissions.