Senior Scientist I - NMR

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

Retirement savings plan

Company-paid time off

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is looking for a Senior Scientist-I for their NMR Laboratory in India. This role involves method development, validation, and analysis using NMR, while ensuring compliance with safety and GLP standards.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in NMR, a relevant MSc or Ph.D., and strong problem-solving skills. USP fosters an inclusive work environment and offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years' experience in NMR or 7-10 years with a Ph.D.
• Hands-on experience with NMR instruments.
• Expertise in small molecule structure elucidation.

Responsibilities

• Perform qNMR method development and validation.
• Maintain GLP and implement safety procedures.
• Assist with development and implementation of safety projects.

Skills

NMR instrument handling

Structure elucidation using NMR

GMP/GLP documentation procedures

Technical writing skills

Team-oriented skills

Education

MSc. in Analytical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / M. Pharm

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Bruker NMR software

Cryo-probes

Job description

Description

At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Brief Job Overview

This is a non-supervisory position in USP-India’s NMR Laboratory. In this role, the Senior scientist-I works on projects including Characterization of molecules for synthetic chemistry, CDL and reference standard/ General Chapter development for Biologics and Verification Labs. The successful candidate will support review/monitor a variety of non-routine and routine NMR tests, maintains safety & GLP environment in the lab including evaluation of reference standards, development/validation (as per requirement) of official methods, stability studies, and research projects in NMR department.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform qNMR method development and validation to support development of dRS. Perform structure confirmation and qNMR for the development of reference material. Review NMR sample analysis reports as per monograph / in-house procedures including reaction monitoring. Prepare NMR reports and ensure the project's requirement by coordinating with the purchase department. Prepare/review lab reports and documents.
• Ensure that the calibrations of the equipment’s are performed as per the schedule. Prepare, Execute and complete IQ/OQ/PQ of new instruments. Indent the required glass ware and chemicals for the NMR projects. Maintain GLP & implement safety procedures while working in Lab. Perform additional Projects/activities as per the requirement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety projects impacting all USP Laboratory personnel. Participates in USP cross-functional teams as appropriate. Develop Standard Operating Procedures and policies in NMR Lab. Coordinate with Quality Assurance staff to ensure the implementation of corrective actions. Responsible for internal, method, ISO-9001 & ISO-17025 audits.
• Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging principles at USP India.

Who is USP Looking For?

• MSc. in Analytical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry/ M. Pharm, having 10-13 years' experience in NMR or Ph.D. with 7-10 years of experience in NMR.
• Must have hands on experience in handling NMR instruments.
• Proficient in small molecule structure elucidation using NMR. Exposure to GMP/GLP environment and documentation procedures required.
• Expertise with Bruker NMR software- automation software & hardware including cryo-probes.
• Knowledge of solid state NMR and multinuclear NMR operations.
• A comprehensive understanding of the science involved in the development of synthetic organic molecules and analytical chemistry.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers. Preferably familiar with electronic notebook documentation of experimental procedures.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and a solid record of problem solving and technical results.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills are required.
• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to function in a team-oriented environment are necessary. Proven self-effectiveness skills are a must. Understanding of GMP / ISO-IEC 17025 Guidelines is a requirement.
• Demonstrated stakeholder collaboration experience, with the ability to quickly develop and manage internal and external relationships and contacts.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Experience on biological molecules such as peptides, proteins and vaccines would be an added advantage.
• General chapter information, ELN, Empower and NuGenesis will be an added advantage.
• Skilled in evaluation and interpretation of data; Ability to multi-task.
• Skilled in anticipating, troubleshooting, and solving technical problems.
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure work is delivered on time and is of the highest quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

NA

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Job Category: Chemistry & Scientific Standards

Job Type: Full-Time