Job Title : Team Leader – Analytical R&D (CRO Chemstry)
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 0–5+ years industrial experience Post‑PhD / Post‑Doc.
Education Qualification: Ph.D. / Post‑Doctoral research in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Peptide Chemistry
About the Role
We are looking for a Team Leader – Analytical R&D to drive scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and team leadership within our client-facing CRO analytical services. This role will play a critical part in managing analytical projects, mentoring scientists, strengthening laboratory capabilities, and supporting business growth through strong scientific due diligence.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific & Technical Leadership
- Provide leadership for analytical chemistry services across client-driven CRO projects.
- Review weekly project updates, identify risks, and suggest alternate methodologies, interpretations, and execution strategies.
- Lead method development, optimization, and troubleshooting for complex analytical challenges.
- Ensure robust interpretation of analytical data from HPLC, LCMS/UPLCMS, HRMS, NMR, and GCMS.
Operational & Lab Management
- Develop and maintain operational plans aligned with latest analytical instruments and technologies.
- Plan and monitor daily/weekly lab schedules, resource utilization, and productivity.
- Ensure smooth functioning of analytical laboratories under tight timelines and multiple priorities.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and scientists to build strong technical and operational capabilities.
- Ensure team members receive adequate training, system access, and materials to perform their roles effectively.
- Manage the team in line with organizational policies, performance standards, and best practices.
Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E)
- Implement and monitor laboratory safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) standards in collaboration with SHE teams.
- Establish and review audit and inspection processes to ensure compliance with SHE norms.
- Promote a culture of continuous safety and quality improvement.
- Ensure job safety analysis and compliance with SH&E policies for lab personnel and contract workers.
Business & Stakeholder Support
- Provide scientific and technical due diligence support for Business Development activities.
- Engage effectively with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure project success and satisfaction.
Technical Expertise Required
- Strong expertise in peptide and small molecule purification.
- Hands-on experience with Peptide LCMS, HPLC, LCMS/UPLCMS, HRMS, NMR, GCMS.
- Deep understanding of LCMS analytical procedures for peptides and small organic molecules.
- Proven ability to interpret complex analytical data and refine analytical strategies.
Core Competencies Required:
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven leadership and people management capabilities
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- High ownership mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
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