Technician Specialist

Company Overview

Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses. With more than 60 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostic products, and genetic tests, complemented by a range of services. We are committed to addressing the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals.

Position Summary

We are seeking motivated professionals to join our Analytical Research & Development (ARD) team in Navi Mumbai. In this role, you will support small-molecule analytical activities across method development, validation, transfers, documentation, and stability studies for APIs and drug products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This role involves executing routine to moderately complex analytical tasks and a broader range of assignments with increased autonomy and problem-solving expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support analytical R&D activities such as method development, validation, transfer, routine testing and documentation for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and Drug Product (DP) development by working under the supervision of a Senior Scientist.
• Monitor and support stability studies and analytical testing of APIs and drug products.
• Support calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments as needed.
• Perform impurity profiling, stress stability experiments, and basic degradation pathway assessments to support formulation and API process development.
• Draft and maintain SOPs; ensure compliance with safety standards and lab practices.

Qualifications

• M. Pharm. / M.Sc. in Analytical/Pharmaceutical Chemistry or a related discipline
• 2 – 4 years of Analytical Research or Quality Control experience in pharmaceutical R&D (Preferred)

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Fundamental knowledge and experience with modern analytical tools (e.g., U/HPLC, Karl Fischer, Gas chromatography, dissolution testing, particle size analysis, wet chemistry).
• Practical experience in the development of APIs and multiple dosage forms, including solids and liquids for oral, topical, and parenteral administration.
• Familiarity with stability studies, impurity characterization/isolation, and basic analytical troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical development processes.
• Awareness of quality requirements for clinical supplies and analytical perspectives of technical transfer.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good documentation practices including electronic/manual notebook writing and other analytical related documentation

Other Desirable Attributes

• Strong documentation skills for research recording and summarizing results.
• Usage of Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, power BIetc.
• Ability to stay current with new developments in analytical sciences.
• Capability to independently design, conduct, and interpret experimental data.
• Effective prioritization and management of project tasks and daily activities.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recommend solutions.
• Commitment to safety in laboratory planning.
• Good written and oral communication, including active listening and presentation skills.
• Continuous improvement attitude for techniques and processes; openness to new technologies.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within and across departments.  

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