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Research Associate

Lupin
Lupin
2-8 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Research Associate – Analytical Method Development (Injectable Products)

Location: Pune (R&D), Maharashtra, India
Company: Lupin
Date Posted: February 10, 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical R&D | Injectable Formulation Development


About the Role

Lupin is hiring a Research Associate – Analytical Method Development to support injectable product development within its R&D division in Pune. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in analytical testing, method development, validation, and stability studies for sterile and injectable formulations.

The selected candidate will contribute to analytical strategy, reverse engineering projects, and regulatory-compliant validation activities while collaborating with manufacturing plants and CRO partners.


Experience Required

  • 2 to 8 years of relevant experience in:

    • Analytical method development

    • Routine and stability testing for injectable formulations

    • Analytical method validation and transfer

    • Pharmaceutical laboratory instrumentation handling

Experience in sterile dosage forms and regulated market development projects will be preferred.


Educational Qualification (Mandatory)

  • Master’s Degree (M.Sc.)

  • Postgraduate specialization in Analytical Chemistry


Key Responsibilities

Analytical Method Development

  • Develop and optimize analytical methods for injectable products

  • Perform testing including but not limited to:

    • Assay

    • Related Substances

    • Residual Solvents

    • In-vitro Release Studies

    • Particle Size Analysis

    • Molecular Weight Determination

    • Physico-chemical characterization

Instrumentation & Laboratory Expertise

  • Operate and calibrate analytical instruments such as:

    • HPLC / UPLC

    • Gas Chromatography (GC)

    • Ion Chromatography

    • UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

    • Microscopy systems

Reverse Engineering & Technical Documentation

  • Conduct reverse engineering studies to demonstrate product sameness

  • Explore analytical techniques to establish equivalence

  • Draft technical study reports and analytical findings

Validation & Method Transfer

  • Support analytical method validation activities

  • Assist in analytical method transfer to manufacturing plants or CROs

  • Travel to plants and contract research organizations as required


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical knowledge of analytical chemistry principles

  • Hands-on experience with injectable dosage forms

  • Good understanding of regulatory expectations for analytical documentation

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams

  • Result-oriented approach with high attention to detail

Core Competencies

  • Customer Focus

  • Productivity and Efficiency

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Technical Expertise

  • Initiative and Problem-Solving

  • Result Orientation

  • Strong Job and Product Knowledge


Why Join Lupin R&D?

  • Work on complex injectable formulation development projects

  • Gain exposure to analytical method development for regulated markets

  • Collaborate with manufacturing sites and global CRO partners

  • Contribute to high-quality pharmaceutical product development


Equal Opportunity Statement

Lupin is committed to providing equal employment opportunities across hiring, compensation, training, and career progression. All qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.