Scientist

Intonation Research Laboratories, an India’s Premier Drug Discovery, Contract Research Organisation is a rapidly growing company. Intonation is conveniently located in Nacharam, Hyderabad and offers competitive salaries, benefits and an echo system to excel.

We believe in Integrity, Innovation and Impact.

Join us and make a difference. If you would like to work in a highly innovative environment tackling new challenges and paving the way for emerging areas of research then you should join us. We are looking for a motivated “Chemist” who has hands on experience in process chemistry which includes route scouting, feasibility study, process optimisation, scale up reactions including plant operations, tech transfer, DMF filing and related responsibilities of a process chemist.

Designation: Associate Scientist

Qualification: Ph.D. Organic Chemistry

Experience: 3–7 years (for Ph.D.) in process development in a CRO, CDMO, or in API organisation.

Hands-on experience in multi-step synthesis, route scouting, and scale-up is highly desirable. Work Location: Nacharam, Hyderabad

Job Description:

· Design and execute synthetic routes for target molecules with a focus on scalability, cost-effectiveness, and safety.

· Conduct laboratory-based experiments to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analytical chemistry QA/QC, IP, and regulatory affairs.

· Transfer developed processes to the kilo lab or pilot plant and provide technical support during scale-up activities.

· Maintain detailed experimental records, write technical reports, and contribute to process development documentation (e.g., process descriptions, batch records, risk assessments).

· Ensure all lab activities comply with internal safety standards and regulatory guidelines (e.g., GMP, ICH).

· Participate in client discussions and project updates as required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and process development and optimisation.
• Familiarity with process analytical tools (e.g., HPLC, NMR, GC, FTIR) and chemical safety assessments.
• Experience with technology transfer from lab to plant scale.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a GMP-compliant environment.
• Exposure to QbD (Quality by Design) and DoE (Design of Experiments) approaches.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical development (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹350,700.49 - ₹1,478,267.05 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person