Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Fully Onsite)

Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Are you passionate about applying analytical science to develop innovative healthcare and consumer products that improve everyday lives? Join a world-class research and development team where you'll contribute to product innovation, analytical method development, stability testing, and scientific problem-solving. In this role, you'll utilize advanced analytical technologies, collaborate with global cross-functional teams, and support the development and lifecycle management of high-quality consumer healthcare products in a compliance-driven laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Development & Testing

- Perform analytical testing to support product development, stability programs, and lifecycle management initiatives.
- Conduct stability studies and shelf-life assessments using advanced analytical instrumentation and laboratory techniques.
- Develop, optimize, validate, and document analytical methods for pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetic, and consumer product formulations.
- Support analytical method transfers and implementation across laboratory environments.
- Investigate analytical challenges and provide scientific solutions to support project objectives.
- Contribute to research, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced analytical instruments and laboratory systems.
- Serve as an owner or key user for designated laboratory equipment and technologies.
- Support instrument qualification, calibration, maintenance, and performance verification activities.
- Drive improvements in laboratory capabilities through adoption of modern analytical technologies and digital tools.





Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare, review, and maintain scientific and technical documentation, including:
- Stability protocols and reports
- Analytical method development reports
- Method validation documents
- Method transfer records
- Investigation reports and technical assessments
- Ensure all documentation complies with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity standards, and internal quality requirements.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and support audit readiness activities.

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Support quality systems and laboratory operational processes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and laboratory best practices.
- Participate in root cause investigations, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, and continuous improvement projects.
- Promote a culture focused on quality, compliance, operational excellence, and right-first-time execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D;, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support product development activities.
- Contribute scientific expertise to cross-functional projects and business initiatives.
- Share technical knowledge and analytical insights to support successful project execution and decision-making.

What We're Looking For
- Master's degree, Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, PhD, or equivalent qualification in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.




- 1–5 years of experience in analytical development, quality control, pharmaceutical research, consumer healthcare, medical devices, FMCG, or related industries.
- Strong foundation in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and laboratory best practices.
- Experience with analytical method development, optimization, validation, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and scientific communication skills.
- Ability to analyze complex scientific data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience working within regulated laboratory environments.
- Experience supporting analytical method validation and transfer activities.
- Knowledge of product stability studies and shelf-life evaluation processes.
- Familiarity with data integrity requirements, electronic laboratory systems, and regulated documentation practices.
- Experience supporting quality audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
- Understanding of global quality systems, laboratory standards, and regulatory expectations.
- Experience with chromatography systems, spectroscopy techniques, and modern analytical instrumentation.
- Knowledge of laboratory informatics systems, scientific software, and electronic documentation platforms.

Key Competencies
- Scientific curiosity and critical thinking.
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Effective communication and collaboration across global teams.
- Ownership, accountability, and results-oriented mindset.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn recent technologies and methodologies.
- Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

📌 Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry (Mumbai)
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