Marksans Pharma Ltd., Goa is inviting applications for the position of Analytical Method Validation Analyst / Sr. Analyst at its Verna facility. This opportunity is ideal for pharmaceutical professionals with 4–5 years of core experience in Analytical Method Validation within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Candidates with strong expertise in HPLC/UPLC, GC, method validation, and ICH guidelines can apply for this high-growth role in the pharmaceutical quality control and analytical research domain.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a cGMP/GLP compliant laboratory, handling method validation, method transfer, and routine analysis of drug substances and dosage forms.

Job Overview

• Company: Marksans Pharma Ltd.
• Position: Analytical Method Validation Analyst / Sr. Analyst
• Location: Verna, Goa, India
• Experience: 4–5 Years
• Qualification: B.Sc / M.Sc Analytical Chemistry / M.Pharm or related field
• Industry: Pharmaceutical / Analytical R&D / Quality Control

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing analytical method validation and method transfer activities in compliance with regulatory standards.

Method Validation Activities

• Perform analytical method validation for drug substances and drug products including tablets, liquids, creams, and suspensions.
• Execute validation parameters including:
  • Specificity
  • Linearity
  • Accuracy
  • Precision (Repeatability & Intermediate Precision)
  • LOD / LOQ
  • Robustness

Instrumentation & Analytical Techniques

• Operate and troubleshoot advanced instruments including:
  • HPLC / UPLC
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
  • Karl Fischer Moisture Analyzer
  • Dissolution Apparatus

Investigation & Compliance

• Lead investigations for:
  • OOS (Out of Specification)
  • OOT (Out of Trend) results during validation phases.
• Maintain strict compliance with cGMP and GLP requirements.
• Ensure 100% data integrity compliance following ALCOA+ principles.

Documentation

• Prepare and review:
  • Analytical Method Validation Protocols
  • Method Transfer Protocols
  • Validation Reports

Routine Analytical Testing

Conduct analytical testing including:

• Assay determination
• Related substances analysis
• Residual solvents testing
• Moisture content analysis
• Dissolution studies for drug products

Required Qualifications

Candidates applying for this Analytical Method Validation job in Goa should meet the following criteria:

Education

• B.Sc / M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry
• M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis or related field)

Experience

• 4–5 years experience in analytical method validation in a regulated pharmaceutical company.

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of HPLC, UPLC, and GC analysis
• Hands-on experience with chromatography data systems:
  • Empower 3
  • Chromeleon
• Strong understanding of:
  • ICH Q2 (R1/R2) guidelines
  • ICH Q14 guidelines
  • USP / EP compendial requirements

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong analytical troubleshooting skills
• Experience in method transfer between laboratories
• Exposure to regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of regulatory documentation and audit readiness

Benefits of Working at Marksans Pharma

Marksans Pharma offers employees a professional environment aligned with global pharmaceutical quality standards.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive salary package
• Exposure to international regulatory standards
• Career growth in analytical R&D and QC
• Opportunity to work with advanced analytical instruments
• Learning exposure to ICH regulatory frameworks

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their updated resume to:

Email: audrey.fernandes@marksanspharma.com