We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated chemistry graduates to join our Process R&D; team, focusing on the development of pharmaceutical intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

The candidate will gain hands-on experience in organic synthesis, process development, reaction optimisation, end-to-end route development, technology transfer and plant-scale-up activities. Candidates should have a basic understanding of pharmaceutical quality systems, GLP, GMP and ICH guidelines, with a solid interest in developing safe, robust, cost-effective and scalable manufacturing processes.

How to Apply?

You can apply here on LinkedIn and share your updated resume to [email protected].

Key Responsibilities

- Perform laboratory-scale organic synthesis for pharmaceutical intermediates and API development.
- Support end-to-end process R&D; activities, including literature search, patent review, route scouting, process development and optimisation.
- Conduct reaction optimisation, parameter studies, work-up, extraction, purification, crystallisation and drying.
- Monitor reactions using TLC, HPLC, GC and other analytical techniques.
- Identify and control process-related impurities, residual solvents and critical quality attributes.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, experimental records, material balances, yields and process documentation.
- Participate in process development, scale-up studies and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing plants.
- Support plant-scale-up activities,



including batch monitoring, troubleshooting, process validation support and yield improvement.
- Understand and follow GLP, GMP and laboratory safety practices.
- Develop awareness of ICH guidelines relevant to pharmaceutical process development, including ICH Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11 and Q3A/Q3C.
- Assist in preparing process development reports, batch manufacturing procedures, SOPs and technology transfer documents.
- Coordinate with Analytical R&D;, QC, QA and Production teams for successful process development and commercialisation.

Qualifications and Skills

- M.Sc. in Chemistry; M.Sc. Organic Chemistry preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in Process R&D;, pharmaceutical intermediates or API development is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of organic reactions, reaction mechanisms and synthetic chemistry.
- Understanding of process optimisation, impurity profiling, purification and crystallisation techniques.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory-to-plant scale-up and process troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with GLP, GMP and ICH guidelines.
- Good documentation skills and understanding of laboratory safety.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary R&D; team.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with practical exposure to organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate development, API process development, reaction optimisation and plant-scale-up activities will be preferred.

📌 Process R&D Chemist (Telangana)
🏢 FlyChem
📍 Telangana