Job Title: Senior Chemist – Pharmaceutical Testing
Location: Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Chemist – Pharmaceutical Testing to join our NABL-accredited testing laboratory. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in pharmaceutical analysis, operation of analytical instruments, method validation, and laboratory quality systems in accordance with NABL and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform chemical and instrumental analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials.
- Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, Dissolution Tester, Karl Fischer Titrator, and other laboratory equipment.
- Conduct method development, method validation, and routine analytical testing in accordance with applicable pharmacopeial standards (IP, BP, USP, EP).
- Prepare, review, and maintain analytical reports, test records, and laboratory documentation.
- Ensure compliance with NABL, ISO/IEC 17025, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and laboratory quality management systems.
- Participate in internal quality control, equipment calibration, and proficiency testing activities.
- Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results and implement corrective actions where required.
- Coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure timely completion of testing and reporting.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Chemistry, or
- B.Pharm/M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Quality Assurance, or Pharmaceutics), or
- M.Pharm in a relevant specialization.
Experience
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in pharmaceutical testing within an NABL-accredited, GLP, or GMP-compliant laboratory.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, Dissolution Tester, and other pharmaceutical analytical instruments.
- Experience with pharmacopeial testing (IP, BP, USP, EP) and method validation is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, NABL requirements, and laboratory quality systems is preferred.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent documentation and report-writing abilities.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and technical expertise.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply through Indeed or email their updated resume to [email protected].
Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
