Job Description

Senior Scientist Natural Products Analytics & Method Development

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced industry skilled with expertise in analytical method

development for herbal/natural products to drive rapid, reliable, and scalable analytical

support for herbal cosmetic product development.

This role is focused on instrumentation, standardization, and method development,

with working knowledge of UV spectrophotometry. Bioassays will be handled by a separate

team.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytical Method Development
Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for:
Herbal extracts
Phytoconstituents (marker-based analysis)
Finished formulations
Establish fingerprinting and standardization protocols (HPTLC/HPLC-based)

Instrumentation & Lab Operations
Independently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot:
HPLC
HPTLC
GC-MS (Headspace)
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
Ensure high instrument uptime, calibration, and performance reliability
Develop and implement SOPs for analytical workflows

UV Spectrophotometry (Focused Requirement)
Develop and execute UV-based quantitative assays for:
Total phenolics, flavonoids, etc.
Routine quality checks and rapid screening




Support method transfer from chromatography to UV (where applicable) for

faster turnaround

Product Development Support
Collaborate with formulation and phytochemistry teams to:
Support raw material qualification
Address batch variability
Provide analytical inputs for stability studies
Enable quick decision-making for product development cycles

Data Integrity & Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
GLP / GMP practices
Internal documentation standards
Prepare:
Method validation reports
Analytical summaries for internal decision-making

Ideal Candidate Profile:
PhD in:
Natural Products / Phytochemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical

Sciences
5 to 10 years of industry experience
Strong hands-on expertise in:
HPLC, HPTLC, GC-MS
UV spectrophotometry (method development level, not just routine use)

Must-Have Skills:
Analytical method development & validation
Botanical extract standardization
Chromatographic troubleshooting
Practical, solution-oriented approach to lab challenges

Valuable-to-Have:
Experience in herbal cosmetics / nutraceuticals
Familiarity with AYUSH / cosmetic regulatory frameworks
Exposure to scale-up and commercial product support

📌 Senior Scientist Natural Products Analytics And Method Development Gurugram (India)
🏢 Transformative Ventures
📍 India