Location: Ahmedabad
Company: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.
About Us:
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Ltd., has been a pioneer in healthcare for over 70 years. Our commitment to life in all its dimensions drives our mission to innovate and transform healthcare. As we continue to evolve, we invite talented individuals to join our dedicated team at the Zydus Vaccine Technology Centre.
Position: Formulation Scientist – Vaccine R&D
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vaccine Formulation Scientist to join our innovative R&D team. This role focuses on designing and optimizing vaccine formulations to enhance stability, immunogenicity, and scalability across various delivery platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop vaccine formulations, including adjuvants, emulsions, nanoparticles, and combination products, targeting immune response enhancement and long-term stability.
- Conduct pre-formulation studies to evaluate physicochemical properties of antigens, excipients, and adjuvants.
- Optimize formulations for immunogenicity, delivery, and scale-up using advanced technologies.
- Perform stability testing under various conditions and analyze data to ensure product shelf-life and safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition from R&D to clinical manufacturing.
- Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for scalable vaccine production.
- Stay updated on advancements in vaccine adjuvant technologies and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and documentation for regulatory submissions.
- Support tech transfer activities for moving formulations from lab to large-scale production.
Qualifications:
- Education: PhD or Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related field, focusing on vaccine development or formulation science.
- Experience: 5-10 years of hands-on experience in vaccine formulation development.
- Skills:
- Strong expertise in adjuvant systems (e.g., alum, squalene-based emulsions).
- Experience in formulation stability studies and data analysis.
- Familiarity with cGMP, GLP, and regulatory guidelines related to vaccine development.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of sterile formulation and lyophilization techniques.
- Hands-on experience with characterization techniques (e.g., particle sizing, zeta potential, HPLC, DLS).
- Familiarity with immunological assays (e.g., ELISA, flow cytometry) for evaluating vaccine efficacy.
Additional Information:
- Job Location: Ahmedabad
If you are passionate about advancing vaccine technology and want to be part of a dedicated team making a difference in global health, we encourage you to apply!
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [Insert Application Email or Link].