Phytochemist - Product development

Job description:

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - Phytochemist

Location: Teen Hath Naka, Thane west

Experience: More than 5- 7 years in field

Salary: 8 to 9 Lac per annum

Working: Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM

We seek an accomplished Phytochemist to join our team, playing a pivotal role in designing innovative products, ensuring scientific standardization of Ayurvedic formulations by developing, validating, and monitoring phytochemical methods, thereby maintaining batch-to-batch consistency, regulatory compliance, and global quality standards.

This expert will spearhead efforts to develop effective treatments for prevalent lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular ailments, and blockages, utilizing the rich diversity of botanical resources.

Profile Overview: Our ideal candidate is a seasoned Phyto-chemist with a profound understanding of plant chemistry, extraction techniques, and product development within the realm of Ayurveda. They possess a comprehensive skill set encompassing the following key areas:

1. Phytochemical Expertise:

1. In-depth knowledge of the chemical composition of medicinal plants, including active compounds, secondary metabolites, and their therapeutic properties.

2. Proficiency in utilizing chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques for compound identification and quantification.

3. Ability to identify synergistic interactions among plant constituents to optimize therapeutic efficacy.

2. Product Development:

1. Proven track record in formulating Ayurvedic products tailored to address specific health concerns, with a focus on lifestyle diseases.

2. Experience in selecting appropriate plant sources, formulating dosage forms (e.g., extracts, capsules, powders), and optimizing formulations for maximum bioavailability and efficacy.

3. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards governing the development and marketing of herbal supplements and remedies.

3.. Extraction System Design:

1. Expertise in designing and optimizing extraction processes to obtain high-quality botanical extracts rich in bioactive compounds.

2. Proficiency in employing various extraction techniques, such as solvent extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, and microwave-assisted extraction, while ensuring sustainability and scalability.

3. Ability to assess and mitigate factors affecting extraction efficiency, including plant variability, solvent selection, extraction parameters, and process optimization.

4. Quality Control and Fingerprinting:

1. Strong background in developing robust quality control protocols for herbal products, encompassing chemical, physical, and biological analyses.

2. Experience in implementing advanced analytical techniques, such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), for compound fingerprinting and authentication.

3. Proficiency in establishing reference standards, validation methods, and quality assurance procedures to ensure consistency, purity, and safety of herbal formulations.

5. Efficacy Assessment:

1. Ability to design and conduct preclinical and clinical studies to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of Ayurvedic products in managing lifestyle diseases.

2. Experience in interpreting scientific literature, conducting literature reviews, and integrating empirical evidence to substantiate claims regarding product efficacy and therapeutic benefits.

3. Strong communication skills to disseminate research findings, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and engage with regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and healthcare professionals.

Qualification:

M-Pharma/PhD in Phytochemistry, Pharmacognosy, Natural Products Chemistry.

Skills:

1. Strong hands-on experience with HPTLC, HPLC, GC, LC-MS.

2. Knowledge of AYUSH/WHO-GMP/ICH guidelines.

3. Ability to prepare regulatory documentation.

4. Problem-solving & process optimization mindset.

If interested please contact

Pragati

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹75, ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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