Research Associate- Synthesis- Process Development- API R&D- Enaltec

Enaltec; Mumbai, Ambernath; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Enaltec in Mumbai seeks a hands-on process chemist to advance API development from milligram to kilogram scale. You will design and execute experiments, document results, and collaborate with the Team Leader to meet project goals.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of organic chemistry and API synthesis, scale-up experience, strict lab safety, and clear communication within a team. You will also support tech transfer and ensure proper inventory and data archiving.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have strong knowledge of organic chemistry and API synthesis.
• Hands-on experience in process development and scale-up.
• Good understanding of lab safety and documentation practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze reaction issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical reactions from milligram to kilogram scale.
• Suggest and implement ideas for API development.
• Assist in process development of new APIs and intermediates.
• Support troubleshooting activities at plant level.
• Maintain accurate experimental data and proper documentation in lab notebooks.
• Coordinate and report daily activities to the Team Leader.
• Plan and execute experiments per project requirements.
• Submit samples to ARD and follow up for results.
• Conduct process validation at lab scale.
• Raise indents for raw materials and glassware; manage inventory.
• Assist in technology transfer from lab to plant scale.
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals, glassware, and instruments.
• Follow and implement lab safety practices.
• Archive analytical data, lab notebooks, and literature.

Skills

Organic chemistry

API synthesis

Process development

Scale-up

Lab safety

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform chemical reactions from milligram to kilogram scale.
• Suggest and implement innovative ideas for API development.
• Assist in process development of new APIs and intermediates.
• Support troubleshooting activities at plant level.
• Maintain accurate and timely experimental data entry in lab notebooks and ensure proper documentation completion.
• Coordinate and report daily activities to the Team Leader.
• Plan and execute experiments as per project requirements.
• Submit samples to ARD (Analytical Research & Development) and follow up for results.
• Conduct process validation at lab scale.
• Raise indents for raw materials and glassware and ensure proper inventory management.
• Assist in technology transfer from lab to plant scale.
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals, glassware, and instruments.
• Follow and implement lab safety practices.
• Maintain proper archival of analytical data, lab notebooks, and literature.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of organic chemistry & API synthesis
• Hands-on experience in process development / scale-up
• Good understanding of lab safety and documentation practices
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze reaction issues
• Good communication and teamwork skills