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Job Description This position provides support to the Analytical development laboratory in technical and operational activities such as hands-on support for Physico-chemical analysis, Instrumental analysis, and material characterization or testing for product development. The successful candidate will need to possess solid 'hands-on' technical abilities, excitement and energy for product development, and a passion for their work and the impact it has on meeting the needs of patients. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned. Define, organize, plan and execute analytical activities and materials characterization of pharmaceutical injectables in compliance with current international/regional/national regulations with the support of senior colleagues and team members. Execute experiments towards method development, failure analysis, and root cause analysis in new product development and sustaining product projects within specified timelines, under supervision. Work with and interpret data of advanced instrumentation techniques, hyphenated techniques, and other analytical techniques. Execution of work as per standard guidelines like cGLP, GDP, cGMP, Data Integrity, ALCOA, and as per Baxter's defined systems, whenever applicable. Investigate and provide technical insights for observed adverse physicochemical issues during product development, scale-up, or post-marketing phases. Engage in science-based troubleshooting of the issues. Provide proposals for product development-related innovations, analytical method innovations, and product/process improvement initiatives in collaboration with senior scientists. Ensure good internal and cross-functional communication and regular status update of activities. Preparation of scientific product development reports, proposals, and presentations. Work collaboratively with the multi-functional and international project team in activities such as sample preparation for analysis, and operation of analytical instruments as per project requirements. Provide support as needed in calibration and maintenance of equipment in the laboratory. Follow Baxter's Quality Manual, SOPs, and Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) guidelines in day-to-day activities, to ensure proactive compliance and continuous improvement. Qualifications & Skills A Fresher having a Ph. D in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Analysis Or, an equivalent Ph. D degree with an emphasis on Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences. Worked on analytical method development of products of complex injectables - i.e., chemically unstable products, liquid and lyophilized products, dispersed systems (emulsions/suspensions) etc. using sophisticated and advanced instrumental techniques. Basic understanding (working principles, instrumentation, potential applications) of spectroscopic techniques like (FTIR, UV, ICP-OES/MS, AAS etc.), Chromatographic technique (HPLC/GC), hyphenated techniques (LC-MS, GC-MS), microscopic techniques (e.g., light microscopy, Raman), and Particle size analysis (e.g., Zeta Sizer, Master sizer), Osmometer, Viscometer. Ability to interpret the results will be an added advantage. Hands-on experience in the operation of analytical tools/instruments (weighing balances, pH meters) and basic wet chemistry sample preparation techniques. Working knowledge of basic chemistry principles and structure elucidation techniques. Ability to apply scientific concepts during product development or scientific troubleshooting. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable in the application of statistical approaches related to product development. Good command on computer-based software applications, like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability and agility in grasping new scientific concepts and applying them for product development. Should have self-initiative and be resourceful. Ready to engage in collaborative work. Have a broad overview of product development process, tech transfer and post marketing phase of the pharmaceutical industry. Have a broad overview of different types of regulatory filings for pharmaceutical products. Have a general idea of intellectual property rights esp. patents. Well-versed with applicability of pharmaceutical compendial requirements and the routinely referred guidance documents (USP, IP, ISO, CFR, ICH, cGMP, WHO, GLP, GDP) Well versed in QbD and DOE Basic understanding of structural elucidation of compounds, column chemistry and Literature search for developing analytical method Published peer-reviewed journal articles (review or research) Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to shift gears between projects comfortably. 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