Sr. Research Scientist-CDMO

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited; Varanasi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Lighthouse Network exposure

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist- CDMO Agro role at its Greater Noida campus. The candidate will lead molecule development for pharma and agro intermediates, perform multi-step synthesis, and support scale-up while adhering to GLP standards.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MSc in organic chemistry with 10–12 years of industrial experience and strong hands-on process development and lab-scale synthesis expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Organic Chemistry with hands-on lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Pharma and Agro intermediates and heterocyclic compounds.
• Pilot and scale-up laboratory synthesis and process development.
• Ensure GLP compliance for sample prep, impurity isolation, and characterization.
• Prepare technology packages and assist scale-up to plant commercialization.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Education

PhD / MSc Organic Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

Jubilant Bhartia Group Jubilant Bhartia Group is a global conglomerate founded by Mr. Shyam S Bhartia and Mr. Hari S Bhartia with strong presence in diverse sectors like Pharmaceuticals, Contract Research and Development Services, Proprietary Novel Drugs, Life Science Ingredients, Agri Products, Performance Polymers, Food Service (QSR), Food, Auto, Consulting in Aerospace and Oilfield Services. Jubilant Bhartia Group has four flagships’ Companies- Jubilant Pharmova Limited, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited and Jubilant Industries Limited. Currently the group has a global workforce of around 43,000 employees.

About Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

JubilantIngreviaisnowamemberoftheeliteGlobalLighthouseNetwork(GLN) oftheWorldEconomicForum(WEF) Celebrating our Culture and People. We are proud to be aGreat Place to Work certified!

Jubilant Ingrevia history goes back to 1978 with the incorporation of VAM Organics Limited, which later became Jubilant Organosys and then Jubilant Life Sciences and now demerged to an independent entity as Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, which is listed in both the stock exchanges of India. Over the years, company has developed global capacities and leadership in chosen business segments. Ingrevia is born out of a union of ‘Ingredients’ and ‘Life’ (‘Vie’ in French). Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is committed to offering high-quality and innovative life science ingredients to enrich all forms of life. Jubilant Ingrevia, a global integrated Life Science products and Innovative Solutions provider serving, Pharmaceutical, Nutrition, Agrochemical, Consumer and Industrial customers with our customised products and solutions that are innovative, cost-effective and conforming to excellent quality standards. Jubilant Ingrevia Limited offers a broad portfolio of high-quality ingredients that find application in a wide range of industries. Jubilant Ingrevia’s portfolio also extends to custom development and manufacturing for pharmaceutical and agrochemical customers on an exclusive basis. Ourbusinessissplitacross3businessverticals,withgloballeadership acrossourkeyproductlines.

Speciality Chemicals: The Specialty Chemical business of Jubilant Ingrevia manufactures Pyridine, Picolines and its forward integration derivatives, which finds application in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, solvents, metal finishes, fine chemicals, semiconductors etc.

We have also launched new platform of Diketene & its value-added derivatives for multiple industry use. We are an established ‘partner of choice’ in CDMO, with more investment plans in GMP & Non-GMP multi-product facilities for Pharma, Agro and Semi-conductor customers.

Chemical Intermediates: The Chemical Intermediates business has acetic anhydride and value added anhydrides and aldehydes catering to various industries.

Nutrition & Health Solutions: The Nutrition & Heath Solutions business unit offers B3 & Picolinates (Chromium & Zinc) which are fully backward integrated. Our ingredients find application in animal nutrition, human nutrition, personal care, etc. We provide high-quality feed & food additives having application in poultry, dairy, aqua & pet food industry. In Human Nutrition & Health Solutions, we offer food ingredients & premix solutions to nutrition.

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is supported by five state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in India. We practice world‑class manufacturing processes in our day‑to‑day operations, assuring our customers with unmatched quality and timely delivery of products through innovations and cutting‑edge technology. Transforming Manufacturing for Operational Excellence & Sustainability with “zero tolerance to any non‑compliance” is the core focus of Jubilant Ingrevia Manufacturing.

We have 5 world‑class manufacturing facilities i.e. One in UP at Gajraula, Two in Gujarat at Bharuch and Savli, Two in Maharashtra at Nira and Ambernath.

Environment Sustainability

The company is committed to environmental sustainability and supports green chemistry by prioritising the use of bio inputs in manufacturing. Jubilant is one of the world’s largest producers of Acetaldehyde from the bio route.

Find out more about us at www.jubilantingrevia.com

The Position

Organization : - Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

Designation & Level: - Senior Research Scientist- CDMO Agro

Location : - Corporate Greater Noida

Reporting Manager: - Senior Group Leader / Group Leader-CDM

Key Responsibilities

• Molecule Development:
  • Develop Pharma and Agro Intermediate molecules.
  • Utilize knowledge of multi-step synthesis and exposure to diketene chemistry.
  • Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for sample preparation, impurity isolation, and characterization.
• Research and Optimization:
  • Conduct literature searches and route scouting for process development.
  • Develop processes at gram scale, scale up, and support plant commercialization.
  • Prepare technology packages and synthesize impurities for isolation.
  • Perform studies on material of construction (MOC), effluent minimization, catalyst and solvent recyclability, and economization.
• Chemical Synthesis:
  • Synthesize specialty chemicals, Pharma and Agro intermediates, and heterocyclic compounds.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of industrial feasibility, multi-step synthesis, diketene chemistry, impurity characterization, and data interpretation.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Exposure to pressure reactions and skilled in piloting and commissioning.
  • Perform halogenation reactions such as chlorination, fluorination, Halex reaction, and bromination.
  • Handle complex chemistries including Grignard, lithiation, cyclization, condensation, elimination, and reduction.
  • Develop vapor phase and continuous processes.

The Person

Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD / MSc organic chemistry
• 10-12 Years of Industrial Experience
• Hands on experience in process development, synthesis and lab scale up.

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work with the only Indian company in Global Lighthouse Network under World Economic Forum in the chemical sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry

Jubilant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

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