Research Scientist- ARD

PI Industries Ltd; Jaipur; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd in Hyderabad seeks a Research Scientist – Analytical to support the Process Research team with reaction monitoring (HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, LCMS), method development, impurity analysis, and stability studies.

You will work on phys-chem parameter determination, data analysis in Excel/GraphPad Prism, and reporting per SOP, collaborating with the ARD-PI Health Sciences group and contributing to crop protection AI discovery initiatives.

Qualifications

• MSc in Organic/Analytical Chemistry or related field from a reputed university
• 2–7 years of hands-on experience in analytical chemistry roles such as assay, impurity analysis, and method development
• Experience with HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, LCMS and related analytical techniques is essential

Responsibilities

• Perform reaction monitoring and data generation for submitted compounds using HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, LCMS
• Develop and validate analytical methods and report results per SOPs
• Analyze impurities, conduct stability studies, and characterize samples
• Manage phys-chem parameter determinations (solubility, pKa, logP) and data analysis in Excel/GraphPad Prism
• Collaborate with ARD-PI Health Sciences group to support crop protection R&D initiatives
• Document results and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Skills

HPLC

GC

NMR

IR

LCMS

Analytical Chemistry

Data Analysis

Education

MSc in Organic/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Description

Business Division: Pharma

Department: ARD-PI Health Sciences

Location: Hyderabad

Position Title: Research Scientist – Analytical

Level: Executives/ Sr. Executive/ AM

Reporting to (Title): Group Lead

Analytical

Position Purpose

The incumbent would provide support to the Process Research team by providing assistance in reaction monitoring on (HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, LCMS), characterization and data generation of submitted compounds, final product assay method development. Analysis of impurities, physical characterizations, residue content, stability studies, etc.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Health Sciences.
• Efficient contribution to the overall success of Pharma Analytical Chemistry through scientific contribution and supporting team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the leadership team
• Remain at the cutting edge of knowledge required for the new a.i. discovery activity in crop protection through constant updating of personal knowledge and own skill-sets

Operational Responsibilities

• Experimental determination of several phys-chem parameters like Small molecule’s Aqueous solubility,
• Solubility in different solvents, pKa, logP, Henry’s Law constant as per OECD guidelines
• Strong theoretical back ground on the aforesaid phys-chem parameters
• Analysis of the phys-chem experimental results using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis like paired student t-test and others
• Conducting Photo Stability and hydrolytic stability studies
• Operational skill in Spectroscopic & Chromatographic Techniques
• Evaluate different equipments required for the work and operation of the same
• Prepare the Study Strategy and implement as per SOP
• Documentation and reporting of analytical results
• Comply to all safety requirements of the role

Financial Responsibilities

• Work with in the limit of budgets
• Suggest cost improvement areas to the Team Leader / Group Leader

People Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and cross functional teams to ensure meeting research objectives
• Ensure team harmony through collaboration and active participation in all team discussion

Education Qualification

MSc/Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Agriculture from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials

Work Experience

• 2-7 years of hands on experience on Assay of a.i. by potentiometry, HPLC, GC, impurity purification/analysis
• Experience in chromatography method validation is an added advantage

Industry to be Hired from

Agro Chemical / Pharma Generics / Research Universities or Institutes

Functional Competencies

• Scientific Knowledge_O
• Research Approach
• Data Analysis
• Experimental Skills

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Internal : Team Members , Group Leader

As and when required

Planning work, discussing results of experiments, resolving doubts, for hiring a HR related issues, for reimbursement claim