Scientist — Environmental Sciences

Vimta Labs Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vimta Labs Ltd in India invites a Scientist – Environmental Sciences to partner with cross-functional teams and deliver measurable impact within the Vimta scientific ecosystem. This role blends hands-on execution with stakeholder collaboration to advance pharmaceutical research, clinical insights, and quality assurance for clients across India and global markets.

You will own day-to-day delivery, mentor juniors, plan workloads, and translate project requirements into actionable plans and

Qualifications

• Educational qualification appropriate to the role (MSc in Environmental Sciences or Chemistry).
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and regulatory standards (NABL/GLP/CAP).
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to mentor junior members and drive project delivery.
• Ownership mindset with structured problem-solving and quality focus.
• Exposure across pharma, food, and environment sectors.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day delivery of the function, ensuring quality, turnaround, and compliance.
• Plan workloads with operations, QA, and scientific leadership; escalate blockers.
• Translate project requirements into actionable execution plans and reporting.
• Mentor and review junior team members to build capability and continuity.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Education

M.Sc in Environmental Sciences / Chemistry

Tools

Instrumentation

Job description

• Education M.Sc in Environmental Sciences / Chemistry

As a Scientist — Environmental Sciences, you will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact within the Vimta scientific ecosystem. This role blends hands‑on execution with stakeholder collaboration, contributing to programs that advance pharmaceutical research, clinical insight, and quality assurance for clients across India and global markets.

What you’ll own

• Own day‑to‑day delivery of the function, ensuring quality, turnaround, and compliance to internal and regulatory standards.
• Partner closely with adjacent teams (operations, QA, scientific leadership) to plan workloads, **escalate blockers**, and close out projects on schedule.
• Translate evolving project requirements into clear execution plans, technical documentation, and reporting that stakeholders can act on.
• Mentor and review the work of junior team members, building team capability and continuity over time.

What we’re looking for

• Educational qualification appropriate to the role (see the Education line in the role‑details panel).
• Demonstrated experience in the relevant domain, including hands‑on familiarity with industry‑standard tools, instruments, or platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable engaging with scientific peers, regulators, and clients alike.
• A bias for ownership, structured problem‑solving, and clear documentation — with a quality‑first mindset.
• Purposeful work. Contribute to programs that touch real patient and consumer outcomes across pharma, food, and environment.
• Strong learning curve. Work alongside experienced scientific leaders in one of India's most accredited testing environments.
• Modern infrastructure. Access to NABL / GLP / CAP-accredited labs and instrumentation that span chromatography, MS, immunoassay, and more.
• Career mobility. Defined growth tracks with cross‑domain exposure across Bioanalytical, Clinical, Pharma, F&B, and Environmental services.