R&D Lab Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Method Development & Validation: Develop and validate analytical methods in accordance to pharmacopeia guidelines

• Formulation/Process Development: Conduct pre-formulation studies, formulation optimization, and process development for solid, liquid, or other pharma application formats

• Benchmarking studies: Conduct comparative studies on powders and finished applications e.g. tablets

• Laboratory Operations: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate lab notebooks and prepare technical reports/data and SOPs.

• Technology Transfer: Support scale-up activities and transfer methods from R&D to manufacturing

• Data Analysis: Use statistical tools and software to analyze and interpret data, including stability studies. 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.

• Experience: Generally 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical method development.

• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with lab and analytical equipment e.g. tabletting machine, dissolution and disintegration tester etc

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of pharmacopeia guidelines

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical reasoning, troubleshooting skills, and ability to work in cross-functional teams. 

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