Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Website:
amrita.edu
Job details:
Job Title Technical Analyst (Analytical Chemistry) Location Kollam, Kerala Required Number 1 Qualification
- M.Sc.( Analytical Chemistry,Chemistry,Applied Chemistry,Pharmaceutical Chemistry,Environmental Science)
- M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis / Quality Assurance)
- B.Pharm (with strong analytical lab experience)
- B.Sc. Chemistry (needs additional hands-on experience)
Job Description
- We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Analyst to join our research facility at Amrita School of Ayurveda.
- The successful candidate will perform high-precision analysis of herbal raw materials and finished Ayurvedic formulations and will be responsible for operating advanced instrumentation, including ICP-MS and HPTLC , ensuring all testing meets international quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ICP-MS Operations: Quantify heavy metals (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium) in complex Ayurvedic matrices; perform sample digestion using microwave systems.
- HPTLC Analysis: Develop and validate methods for finger-printing, identification of markers, and quantification of active constituents in herbal extracts.
- General Chemical Testing: Conduct physico-chemical analysis
- Method Validation: Assist in the validation of analytical methods in compliance with Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) and NABL guidelines.
- Maintain rigorous documentation of all raw data, chromatograms, and calculation sheets.
- Participate in Proficiency Testing (PT) and Inter-Laboratory Comparisons (ILC).
- Ensure daily/periodic calibration of analytical balances, pipettes, and high-end instruments.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
- Analyze complex datasets and interpret chromatographic/spectroscopic results.
- Prepare comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and research reports.
- Troubleshoot instrumental errors and coordinate with service engineers for maintenance.
Required Skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical problem-solving abilities
- Excellent documentation skills
- Work well in a team
- Willingness to learn new techniques.
Desirable
- Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of NABL policies and ISO 17025:2017 requirements.
Experience
- Working specifically with Ayurvedic dosage forms
- Experience in sample preparation techniques for "difficult" organic matrices.
Job category Research Last date to apply February 28, 2026
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