Research Associate

Job Title : Research Associate

Location : Baner, Pune

Years of Experience: 1-3 years

Role Overview:

The Research Associate – Organic & Analytical will support R&D through organic synthesis, formulation work, and analytical testing. The role focuses on conducting lab experiments, generating accurate analytical data, and assisting in product development and scale-up activities. The candidate will work closely with QC and Production teams while ensuring all work follows ISO, GLP, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical & Testing

• Conduct analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TGA/DSC, and viscometer.
• Prepare, standardize, and maintain reagents, solvents, and analytical solutions.
• Interpret analytical test results, conduct impurity profiling, stability studies, and composition analysis.
• Develop, validate, and optimize analytical test methods as required.
• Maintain calibration logs, analytical records, and ensure complete data traceability.

Organic Synthesis & Formulation

• Perform organic synthesis, reactions, purifications, and formulation experiments.
• Optimize reaction conditions including solvent selection, temperature, catalyst, and pH.
• Conduct purification techniques such as distillation, crystallization, extraction, and chromatography.
• Prepare lab-scale batches, stability samples, and application-testing samples.
• Record experimental observations, yields, reaction parameters, and formulation details accurately.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in organic synthesis, formulation, or analytical testing.
• Practical knowledge of lab synthesis equipment (reflux setup, reactors, rotary evaporator, purification tools).
• Experience operating analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TGA/DSC, etc.
• Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms, analytical techniques, and data interpretation.
• Excellent documentation, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ISO/QMS, GLP, and laboratory safety protocols.