Reasearch Associate

Role & responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced analytical instruments including:

• LC-MS/MS: Sciex QTRAP 4500, Waters Xevo TQ-XS

• UPLC & HPLC: Waters Acquity, Shimadzu (LC2010, LC2030 with UV & PDA)

• Gas Chromatography: Agilent 8890, Thermo Fisher TRACE 1110, Shimadzu Nexis GC-2030 (Autosampler & Headspace)

• Spectroscopy & Testing: UV-Vis, FTIR, Dissolution Testers (Electro lab / Lab-India), Karl Fischer (KF), and Titration.

• Lead Analytical Method Development (AMD) and validation for assay, dissolution, and nitrosamine impurity testing (e.g., N-Nitrosamines).

• Identify unknown mass peaks using LC-MS/MS techniques to support drug substance and drug product development.

2. Quality Control & Quality Assurance

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis for In-Process, Finished Goods (FG), Raw Materials (RM), and Packaging Materials (PM).
• Prepare Standard Testing Procedures (STP), Operational Specification Sheets (OBS), SOPs, and audit trail records.
• Perform regular calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments (KF, pH meters, balances, GC, HPLC).

3. Compliance & Documentation

• Work in strict compliance with cGMP, GLP, and international pharmacopeia standards (USP, IP, BP, EP).
• Proficiently use chromatography data software (LabSolutions, Empower, Chromeleon 7.2, Clarity, Iris-32).
• Perform stability testing and regular R&D sample analysis for OSD products, capsules, tablets, pellets, and nutraceuticals.