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Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

Syngene
2-4 years
INR 6 LPA – 10 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 23, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Scientist – Analytical Chemistry

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Company: Syngene International
Department: Analytical Chemistry / Quality Control / Biologics
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

The Senior Scientist – Analytical Chemistry is responsible for analytical method development, method validation, stability testing, instrument qualification, and quality control activities for drug substances and drug products within a GMP-regulated environment. The role focuses on ensuring analytical compliance, data integrity, regulatory readiness, and high-quality laboratory operations while supporting pharmaceutical and biologics development programs.

The position requires strong expertise in chromatographic techniques, laboratory documentation practices, quality management systems (QMS), and analytical testing of pharmaceutical products. Experience with biologics, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), complex injectables, SEC, and CGE methods is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Method Development & Validation

  • Develop and validate:

    • Assay Methods

    • Related Substances Methods

    • Stability-Indicating Methods

    • Drug Substance Analytical Methods

    • Drug Product Analytical Methods

  • Perform analytical troubleshooting and method optimization.

  • Support analytical lifecycle management activities.

Analytical Testing

  • Conduct:

    • Stability Studies

    • Release Testing

    • Method Transfer Activities

    • Investigational Testing

  • Analyze and interpret analytical data.

  • Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Instrument Operation & Maintenance

  • Operate and maintain:

    • HPLC

    • UPLC/UHPLC

    • GC

    • UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

    • Potentiometer

    • Stability Chambers

  • Use Empower-3 Software for chromatographic data analysis.

  • Perform calibration and qualification of laboratory instruments.

Biologics & Advanced Analytical Techniques

  • Develop and validate:

    • SEC (Size Exclusion Chromatography) Methods

    • CGE (Capillary Gel Electrophoresis) Methods

  • Support analytical characterization of:

    • Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)

    • Complex Injectable Products

  • Perform:

    • Particle Size Analysis

    • Zeta Potential Analysis

    • Particulate Matter Analysis

Quality Management & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • GMP

    • GxP

    • ALCOA+ Principles

    • Internal SOPs

  • Manage:

    • Deviations

    • OOS (Out of Specification) Investigations

    • Change Controls

    • Incidents

  • Support audit and inspection readiness activities.

Documentation & SOP Management

  • Prepare and review:

    • Raw Data Sheets

    • SOPs

    • Instrument Operating Procedures

    • Analytical Reports

  • Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and records.

Inventory & Laboratory Management

  • Manage procurement and inventory of:

    • Pharmacopeial Standards

    • Chemicals

    • Reagents

    • Consumables

    • Laboratory Spares

  • Ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Communicate with:

    • Internal Teams

    • Global Clients

    • External Stakeholders

  • Prepare technical reports and scientific updates.

  • Participate in client discussions and project reviews.

Required Qualifications

Education

Required:

  • M.Pharm

  • M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemistry, Life Sciences)

Experience

  • Experience in:

    • Analytical Method Development

    • Method Validation

    • GMP Analytical Laboratories

    • Pharmaceutical QC/Analytical R&D

  • Entry-level lateral candidates with relevant analytical experience may be considered.