We are Hiring!!! Position: Research Scientist / Sr Research Scientist – ADL, Genotoxic impurities – Analytical testing laboratory working for global markets (03 Vacancies)
Department: Analytical Method Development & Validation, Regulatory Compliance & Technical Documentation & Instrument Operations & Advanced Hyphenated Techniques
Experience: 2 – 5 / 5 – 8 years
Location: Chakan Industrial Area, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Qualifications: M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Pharm (Analysis/Chemistry)
- Analytical Method Development & Validation Design, develop, and validate highly sensitive trace-level analytical methods (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC-HS) for identifying and quantifying mutagenic and genotoxic impurities (GTIs/NDSRIs/nitrosamines) down to ppm/ppb levels.
- Establish threshold of toxicological concern (TTC) based analytical specifications and target analyte quantification limits in compliance with global standards.
- Perform forced degradation studies and mass balance assessments to evaluate degradation pathways and impurity profiles.
- Regulatory Compliance & Technical Documentation Ensure strict compliance with global regulatory guidelines, including ICH M7, ICH Q3A/B/D, USFDA, EMA, ANVISA, and PMDA.
- Prepare, review, and approve method development reports, validation protocols/reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and impurity risk assessment dossiers.
- Address technical queries and audit observations from international regulatory agencies and global client quality units.
- Instrument Operations & Advanced Hyphenated Techniques Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-end hyphenated analytical instruments (e.g., LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, HRMS).
- Oversee data acquisition, peak integration, and mass spectrometry spectral interpretation for trace-level impurity structure elucidation.
- Maintain software compliance and 21 CFR Part 11 / ALCOA+ data integrity standards across all electronic laboratory data systems.
- Project & Laboratory Leadership (Asst. Manager Level) Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver analytical testing projects within client-agreed timelines and budgets.
- Drive root-cause analysis (RCA) and lead investigation of Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and atypical results during method transfer or routine batch release.
- Mentor junior scientists, conduct technical training on mass spec instrumentation and GTI chemistry, and manage resource allocation for high-throughput testing.
- Coordinate with business development and client-facing teams to scope analytical requirements for global pharmaceutical clients.