Research Associate

Company: SimSon Pharma Limited
Location: Vasai, Maharashtra
Experience: 1-6 Years
Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

SimSon Pharma Limited is looking for an experienced Analytical Development Laboratory (ADL) Executive to join our Analytical Development team. The candidate should have hands-on experience in pharmaceutical analytical testing, method validation, instrument handling, laboratory documentation, and GMP/GLP compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and reference standards using validated analytical methods.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, TLC, Refractometer, Moisture Analyzer, Conductivity Meter, TOC Analyzer, Water Purification System, Vacuum Oven, Water Bath, Muffle Furnace, Humidity Chamber, Magnetic Stirrer, Vacuum Pump, and UV Viewing Cabinet.
• Perform calibration, verification, and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Execute analytical method verification and method validation activities.
• Prepare and standardize reagents, volumetric solutions, and analytical standards.
• Prepare analytical reports, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), and laboratory records.
• Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and analytical documents.
• Investigate laboratory deviations, Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, and Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIRs).
• Maintain laboratory inventory and raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for chemicals, solvents, glassware, columns, and consumables.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, data integrity, and internal quality systems.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with HPLC and GC.
• Working knowledge of FTIR, UV, TLC, and other analytical instruments.
• Good understanding of analytical method validation and verification.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, and laboratory documentation.
• Experience in preparing SOPs, STPs, CoAs, and analytical reports.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 1-6 years of experience in an Analytical Development Laboratory (ADL) in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to independently perform analytical testing and laboratory documentation.
• Exposure to regulatory audits and quality compliance will be an added advantage.

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vasai, Maharashtra (Vasai): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• HPLC & GC: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Vasai, Maharashtra (Vasai) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person