KEMIN CBR

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST – KEMIN CBR

Job Title

Associate Scientist

Function

Research & Development

Sub-function

R & D

Reports to

Director

Experience

Minimum 5 Years

Qualification

Postgraduate Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm or equivalent)

ROLE SUMMARY

- We are seeking an experienced and competent scientist with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, evaluation, and stability assessment.
- The candidate should have hands-on experience in developing a diverse range of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including liquid, semi-solid, orals, powders, and sterile formulations. The ideal candidate should possess sound technical knowledge, GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to independently evaluate and qualify formulations in accordance with applicable pharmacopoeial and regulatory standards.
- Experience in scale-up batches, technology transfer, and will be an added advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Formulation Development and Optimization

- Develop and optimize pharmaceutical formulations across various dosage forms, including:
- Liquid formulations
- Semi-solid formulations such as ointments, creams, and gels
- Powders
- Tablets and other solid oral dosage forms
- Sterile pharmaceutical formulations.
- Conduct formulation trials, evaluate performance, and optimize formulations to meet quality targets. Resolve formulation-related technical challenges.
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate formulation stability studies.
- Apply knowledge of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applicable Rules, and pharmacopoeial standards; interpret monographs and regulatory specifications; and independently assess and recommend formulation acceptance against regulatory and pharmacopoeial criteria.

2. Manufacturing, Documentation, and Research Support




- Participate in pilot-scale and commercial-scale batch manufacturing.
- Prepare and review formulation development reports, trial records, stability reports, and technical documentation. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance and maintain scientific documentation per quality system requirements.
- Carry out experiments as per the direction of the research manager by following the Product Innovation Process (PIP) of Kemin.
- Carry out literature search and identify appropriate methods for conducting research.
- Contribute to writing research reports and presentations.
- Writing of technical articles based on the research finding on a timely basis for internal and external publications.
- Gain knowledge about animal nutrition and health and submit ideas for new product development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have: Postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
- Practical exposure to multiple dosage forms, particularly liquids, semi-solids, powders, tablets, and sterile formulations.
- Strong understanding of formulation development principles and stability assessment.
- Knowledge of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applicable regulatory requirements, pharmacopoeial standards, and monographs.
- Positive understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical quality requirements.




- Ability to independently evaluate formulation quality and determine compliance with applicable regulatory and pharmacopoeial standards.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience in scale-up batches and technology transfer.
- Exposure to commercial manufacturing and troubleshooting of formulation-related issues.
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing or R&D; environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Competency Area

Key Competencies

Scientific and Technical

Pharmaceutical formulation development; stability assessment; regulatory and pharmacopoeial knowledge; GMP compliance; technical documentation; scientific writing; literature research; analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Behavioral and Execution

Ownership and accountability; independent decision-making; collaboration within multidisciplinary teams; effective written and verbal communication; continuous learning; innovation and new-product idea generation.

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate will be a technically sound, self-driven pharmaceutical professional with strong hands-on formulation development experience, regulatory awareness, and the confidence to independently evaluate product quality and formulation suitability. The candidate should demonstrate ownership, sound scientific judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

This is intended to provide a general overview of the role’s responsibilities and expectations. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may change in response to evolving business priorities, portfolio requirements, and organizational needs.

📌 Associate Scientist (Chennai)
🏢 Kemin Industries South Asia
📍 Chennai