Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and design experiments for formulation development.
- Optimize new and existing formulations for product improvement.
- Develop novel formulations including liposomal, nano- and submicron particulate, and polymeric-based formulations.
- Collaborate with other departments to meet product specifications.
- Analyze data and implement improvements in product performance.
- Identify challenges and suggest mitigation proposals during development stages.
- Communicate scientific findings clearly and concisely.
- Work effectively within a team environment.
Qualifications:
- M.Pharm/ M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical sciences, or a relevant branch of Engineering or Life Sciences.
- Experience in formulation research and development is preferred.
- Knowledge of formulation principles and techniques.
- Understanding of chemical and physical properties of materials used in Pharmaceutical Formulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand diverse literature and apply new ideas to work.
- Willingness to handle substantial formulation and characterization workloads.
Areas of Relevant Experience (Preferred):
- Lipid or polymer-based drug delivery systems.
- Polymer chemistry.
- Peptide and protein handling.
- Sustained and controlled drug delivery systems.
- Microfluidics for nanoparticle synthesis.
- Formulation or nanoparticle purification methods.
- Particle size and zeta potential measurements.
- Various microscopy and spectroscopy techniques.
- Analytical techniques for polymeric DDS.
- Biophysical characterization.
- Nucleic acid quantification techniques.
- In vitro cell evaluation and in vivo evaluation of DDS.
Application Process: Qualified and interested candidates may send their curriculum vitae by e-mail to hr@drils.org on or before 30th July 2024 with “Formulation Lab” as the subject line of the email. There will be two rounds of interview. Shortlisted candidates will be first interviewed through the phone followed by a personal interview at Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (optional is a skype/telecon interview if the candidate is unable to present personally).