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.
