Technical Analyst (Analytical Chemistry)

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, is inviting applications for the post of Technical Analyst (Analytical Chemistry) at Amritapuri Campus.

For Details Contact: research@ay.amrita.edu

Job Title Technical Analyst (Analytical Chemistry)
Location Kollam, Kerala
Required Number 1
Qualification

M.Sc.( Analytical Chemistry,Chemistry,Applied Chemistry,Pharmaceutical Chemistry,Environmental Science) ⁠
⁠M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis / Quality Assurance)
⁠B.Pharm (with strong analytical lab experience)
⁠B.Sc. Chemistry (needs additional hands-on experience)

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Analyst to join our research facility at Amrita School of Ayurveda.
The successful candidate will perform high-precision analysis of herbal raw materials and finished Ayurvedic formulations and will be responsible for operating advanced instrumentation, including ICP-MS and HPTLC , ensuring all testing meets international quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

ICP-MS Operations: Quantify heavy metals (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium) in complex Ayurvedic matrices; perform sample digestion using microwave systems.
HPTLC Analysis: Develop and validate methods for finger-printing, identification of markers, and quantification of active constituents in herbal extracts.
General Chemical Testing: Conduct physico-chemical analysis
Method Validation: Assist in the validation of analytical methods in compliance with Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) and NABL guidelines.
Maintain rigorous documentation of all raw data, chromatograms, and calculation sheets.
Participate in Proficiency Testing (PT) and Inter-Laboratory Comparisons (ILC).
Ensure daily/periodic calibration of analytical balances, pipettes, and high-end instruments.
Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
Analyze complex datasets and interpret chromatographic/spectroscopic results.
Prepare comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and research reports.
Troubleshoot instrumental errors and coordinate with service engineers for maintenance.

Required Skills

High attention to detail
Strong analytical problem-solving abilities
Excellent documentation skills
Work well in a team
Willingness to learn new techniques.

Desirable

Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of NABL policies and ISO 17025:2017 requirements.

Experience

Working specifically with Ayurvedic dosage forms
Experience in sample preparation techniques for "difficult" organic matrices.

Job category Research
Last date to apply February 28, 2026