Associate Manager – Analytical Lab – Syngene

Syngene Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose:  Qualitative and quantitative analysis using LCMS or GCMS instrument.
 
Educational Qualification: 

• M.Pharm / M Sc  / Ph D

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Research Associate III is responsible for contributing to all phases of Extractable & Leachable studies. This would include prepare study design, protocol for sample preparation, analysis and data interpretation.
• Independently or with support of department manager, author and contribute to the experimental protocols, process and interpret data, author technical reports.
• Ensure technical output of the team is of the highest quality, scientifically sound and appropriately addresses the business need.
• Ensure compliance in all research work, data collection and reporting activities.
• Guide and direct the lab work for junior scientists.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality Management System and other regulatory requirements related to research and development (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
• Support the build out of the R&D- E&L laboratory.
• Develop and enhance technical capability through training and on job experience.
• Ensure laboratory is equipped with instrumentation that is qualified to appropriate standards, maintained in a functional state and aligns with the business needs.
• Key contributor during experimental study designs, execution and review/approval.
• Competent in interpreting complex analytical data and presenting in a form that is suitable for a wide-ranging audience
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts to generate innovative solutions to complex problems through the use of multiple disciplines and technical principles.
• Create innovative products/processes/methods through novel combinations of expertise within the organization.
• Coach and mentor junior members working in analytical method development in chromatography, Mass spectrometry, and identification/quantification of impurities.
• Influence the regional external regulatory environment in the areas of Extractables & Leachables, Elemental Impurities, and Structure Elucidation.
• Author, review and verify technical reports, protocols and reports, Laboratory process/ SOPs

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required

N/A:  Intern or Co-op

• Hands on experience in handling the E&L research work. Well versed with theoretical knowledge, practical approaches, hands on instrumentation skills, troubleshooting and investigation of analytical research challenges, regulatory requirements for smooth conduct of E&L work.
• Must be well-versed in analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and impurity quantitation and characterization, structure elucidation and possess knowledge in related disciplines. Must be able to critically analyze complex data.
• Experience in at least one of either LC-MS, HRMS, GC-MS or ICP-MS.
• Experienced in Analytical development and validation.
• Demonstrates ability to critically interpret chromatographic and complex spectroscopic data.
• Competent in operating and troubleshooting chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation.
• Demonstrate experience in directing and training junior scientists.
• Strong organizational & time management skills.
• Effective communication & fluency in English oral and written skills.
• Leadership of technical teams and project management experience is desirable. Technical, managerial, leadership, and strategic strengths are all important for this role.
• Well-versed to work in GMP and regulatory environment.
• Capable of analyzing and innovatively solving complex problems.

Experience: 

Should have 8-14 years of experience in analytical lab

Behavioral Skills:

• Should have good coordination skills with other cross functional teams.
• Good Team player.
• Polite/Good Communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.