Title:  Senior Research Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Senior Research Associate (9-II)

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: DAS

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose:

Senior Research Associate (9-II) is to work as team member in preparatory HPLC purification team.

Key Responsibilities:

• High throughput purification of reaction mixture, utilizing mass-triggered reverse phase preparative HPLC.
• Able to utilize appropriate purification methods based on physical and chemical properties of target molecules.
• Expertise in analytical method development and problem solving.
• Able to perform LCMS and HPLC analysis.
• Minor trouble shooting of instrument and experimental issues.
• Able to communicate effectively within team and with Chemistry functions.
• Laboratory compliance to the QA and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Corrective and preventive actions as and where applicable.
• EHSS adherence.
• Other activities as defined from time to time assigned by the head of the department.

Educational Qualification:  M.Sc. (Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry)

Technical/functional Skills:

• Practical knowledge of resolving simple instrument-related challenges.

• Thorough understanding of various analytical techniques and methods developments (LC-MS, HPLC and prepHPLC).
• Hands on experience using instrumental/commercial software for data processing
• Basic knowledge of wet analysis.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry is desirable.
• Must be a team player and be quick to adapt to the needs of end users

 Experience:

• 2 to 5 years of experience for Senior Research Associate (9-II).

Behavioral Skills:

• Able to follow instructions and perform the tasks under the supervision of the project leader and section head
• Fair interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status about public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.