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Research Associate - Ii

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
2-5 years
INR 4 LPA – 10 LPA
PAN-India, India
1 June 23, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Analytical Characterization, Dissolution Testing, Experimental Design, GMP/cGMP Compliance, HPLC, HPLC Analysis, Pre-formulation Studies, Regulatory Filing Support, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technology Transfer, UPLC

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – II

Location: Dholka, India
Company: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Department: Research & Development – Analytical Development
Domain: Analytical Method Development & Validation

JOB OVERVIEW

The Research Associate-II is responsible for supporting and reviewing analytical method development, method validation, and method transfer activities in accordance with current regulatory requirements. The role involves data review, troubleshooting analytical issues, regulatory query support, documentation management, and ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analytical Method Development & Validation

  • Monitor analytical method development activities.

  • Review analytical method development data.

  • Review analytical method validation protocols and reports.

  • Ensure validation activities comply with current regulatory requirements.

• Method Transfer Activities

  • Review method transfer protocols and reports.

  • Coordinate with manufacturing and plant sites during method transfer activities.

  • Support successful transfer of analytical methods between laboratories and production sites.

• Regulatory Support

  • Review and respond to regulatory queries received from various health authorities.

  • Prepare scientific justifications and technical responses.

  • Support regulatory submissions and documentation.

• Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Maintain compliance with GLP and GDP requirements.

  • Ensure proper documentation and record maintenance.

  • Maintain analytical reports and release them to concerned departments within timelines.

• Instrument Management

  • Maintain HPLC calibration reports.

  • Monitor HPLC performance and troubleshooting activities.

  • Ensure proper maintenance and care of analytical instruments.

  • Manage HPLC spare parts inventory.

• Investigation & Troubleshooting

  • Conduct investigation studies as required.

  • Troubleshoot analytical issues during routine analysis.

  • Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Analytical Techniques

  • HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)

  • Method Development

  • Method Validation

  • Method Transfer

  • Analytical Troubleshooting

• Regulatory Knowledge

  • ICH Guidelines

  • Regulatory Requirements

  • GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)

  • GDP (Good Documentation Practices)

• Documentation

  • SOP Preparation and Review

  • Protocol and Report Writing

  • Investigation Reports

  • Regulatory Query Responses

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Chemistry)

  • M.Pharm

  • Equivalent Life Sciences qualification