Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate - Synthesis

Cadila Pharmaceuticals

2 - 6 years

2 - 7 Lacs

ahmedabad

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Skills Required

synthesis research and development cross functional coordination analytical method development sample preparation

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Design and execute multi-step organic synthesis for APIs and intermediates at lab scale.
Conduct literature searches (SciFinder, Reaxys, etc.) to plan synthetic routes and understand prior art.
Develop and optimize synthetic methodologies with a focus on scalability, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
Perform purification techniques (crystallization, chromatography, distillation, etc.).
Analyze reaction intermediates and final products using analytical tools such as NMR, HPLC, GC, LC-MS, FTIR, etc.
Maintain detailed documentation of experimental procedures, observations, and data in lab notebooks and reports as per GLP/GMP guidelines.
Collaborate with Analytical R&D, Process Development, and Scale-Up teams to ensure smooth technology transfer.
Adhere strictly to safety protocols and environmental guidelines during lab operations.
Contribute to troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts during route development and scale-up.
Support patent writing and intellectual property documentation where applicable.

Required Qualifications:

Education:
M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) or M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Experience:
2 to 6 years in a synthetic chemistry or process R&D role, preferably in an API pharma company

Key Skills and Competencies:

Strong knowledge of organic reaction mechanisms and modern synthetic techniques.
Proficiency in lab equipment and handling air/moisture-sensitive reactions (if applicable).
Experience in scale-up considerations and working in kilo-lab/pilot plant (preferred).
Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (ICH, cGMP, etc.).

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