Research Associate – Product Analytics

StrainX Biotech; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. in Bachupally, India invites applications for a Research Associate – Product Analytics to join the Biologics biosimilar team.

This full-time role focuses on analyzing product data, supporting analytics methods, and contributing to cross-functional projects within the Research & Development ecosystem. The ideal candidate has advanced degrees in Life Sciences with hands-on experience in analytical techniques, data interpretation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences with focus on biosimilar/biopharma is preferred.
• Experience or exposure to analytical work and documentation.
• Knowledge of protein characterization techniques and QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute critical experiments to support project deliverables.
• Analyze and document analytical data accurately and error-free.
• Support routine testing, method development, qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in report and manuscript preparation and tech transfer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development.
• Initiate and monitor stability studies and analyze samples.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments.

Education

PhD in Structural Biology

PhD in Biochemistry

PhD in Biotechnology

Tools

Chromatography

Electrophoresis

Spectroscopy

Method development

Tech transfer

Job description

Research Associate – Product Analytics

Bachupally, India

Full-time

Job Family: Research & Development

Sub Job Family: Analytical R&D – Biosimilar

Business unit: Biologics

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines becauseGood Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Execution of critical experiments to support key project deliverables.
• Accurate analysis, interpretation, and error-free documentation of analytical data.
• Support for routine analytical testing, method development, method qualification, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participation in report preparation, manuscript preparation, report closure activities, and technology transfer of analytical techniques.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams (____) to support product development and project objectives.
• Timely stability study initiation, monitoring and sample analysis.
• Oversight and execution of timely HPLC/UPLC calibration, preventive maintenance, and management of analytical instruments and columns.
• Active participation in Quality and Safety initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and timely closure of action items.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D.in Structural Biology/Biochemistry/ Life Science/ Biotechnology/ Industrial Biotechnology
• 0 to 1 years of Industrial experience
• ORA Masters in Biological Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Industrial Biotechnology or related including Pharma and Technology with 6 -8 years of Industrial experience

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of protein structure, impurity‑profiling, characterization of therapeutic proteins like monoclonal antibodies.
• Basic understanding of relevant techniques like Chromatographic techniques (Affinity, SEC, IEX, RP etc), Electrophoresis, Spectroscopy.
• Basic understanding of Method development and qualification and tech transfer
• Basic understanding of protein‑protein interactions, encompassing principles of ELISA (Enzyme‑Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and western blotting techniques.

Behavioural skills

• Self‑motivated individual with high technical aptitude and ability to translate knowledge to the day to day activities for developing biosimilar drugs.
• Learning orientation, seeking opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Stakeholder orientation, focusing on understanding and meeting the needs of various stakeholders involved.
• Ability to build relationships, fostering positive connections with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.

Additional Information

About the Department

Biologics

Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business – a segment that is poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 10–15-year time horizon…

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s, we actively help to catalyze your career growth and professional development through personalized learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards…

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions…

For more details, please visit our career website athttps://careers.drreddys.com/#!/