Formulation Chemist – Injectable & Oral Peptides

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Formulation Chemist to join our R&D team working on peptide-based generic therapeutics. You will play a hands-on role in formulating injectable and oral dosage forms of drugs like semaglutide, helping build India’s first dedicated GLP-1 peptide development platform.

You will be responsible for lab setup, formulation trials, process documentation, and quality characterization, supporting our mission to bring affordable peptide drugs to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations of injectable and oral peptide drugs (e.g., semaglutide)
• Prepare small-scale batches for sterility, stability, and performance testing
• Support setup of R&D lab infrastructure: glassware, balances, mixers, lyophilizer, LAF
• Perform solution preparation, filtration, lyophilization, tablet granulation (if applicable)
• Operate and calibrate analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, UV, pH meter)
• Draft and maintain batch records, SOPs, and formulation protocols
• Conduct excipient compatibility and stability studies
• Collaborate with regulatory and QA team to ensure GMP-aligned documentation

Requirements

• M.Pharm / M.Sc in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in formulation development, preferably injectables or peptides
• Experience working in a GMP / R&D formulation lab
• Familiarity with peptide handling, cold-chain materials, and aseptic technique is a plus
• Strong skills in scientific documentation, attention to detail, and lab safety

Bonus Skills (Preferred but not required)

• Experience with semaglutide, insulin, GLP-1s, or biologics
• Hands-on work with lyophilization or LAF benches
• Exposure to analytical method validation or working with QA teams

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of next-gen peptide generics
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
• Competitive compensation + performance-based incentives
• Growth path into Tech Lead or Formulation Head as we scale

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹8,088.46 - ₹35,896.05 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus