Research Associate, Research Scientist, Drug Discovery

Job Title :
Research Associate
Location :
Baner, Pune
Years of

Experience:

1-3 years

Role Overview :
The Research Associate – Organic & Analytical will support R&D through organic synthesis, formulation work, and analytical testing. The role focuses on conducting lab experiments, generating accurate analytical data, and assisting in product development and scale-up activities. The candidate will work closely with QC and Production teams while ensuring all work follows ISO, GLP, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
Analytical & Testing
Conduct analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TGA/DSC, and viscometer.
Prepare, standardize, and maintain reagents, solvents, and analytical solutions.
Interpret analytical test results, conduct impurity profiling, stability studies, and composition analysis.
Develop, validate, and optimize analytical test methods as required.
Maintain calibration logs, analytical records, and ensure complete data traceability.
Organic Synthesis & Formulation
Perform organic synthesis, reactions, purifications, and formulation experiments.
Optimize reaction conditions including solvent selection, temperature, catalyst, and pH.
Conduct purification techniques such as distillation, crystallization, extraction, and chromatography.
Prepare lab-scale batches, stability samples, and application-testing samples.
Record experimental observations, yields, reaction parameters, and formulation details accurately.

Required

Skills & Qualifications
B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related field.
1–3 years of hands-on experience in organic synthesis, formulation, or analytical testing.
Practical knowledge of lab synthesis equipment (reflux setup, reactors, rotary evaporator, purification tools).
Experience operating analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TGA/DSC, etc.
Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms, analytical techniques, and data interpretation.
Excellent documentation, observation, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with ISO/QMS, GLP, and laboratory safety protocols.