Cohance Lifesciences Ltd. is hiring a Senior Research Officer – R&D (CRD) at its Ankleshwar, Gujarat location. Candidates with 1 to 3 years of experience in a commercial API pharmaceutical R&D environment can apply for this opportunity.
Job Title: Senior Research Officer – R&D (CRD)
Company: Cohance Lifesciences Ltd.
Location: Ankleshwar, Gujarat
Experience: 1–3 years
Industry: Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Manufacturing
Function: Research & Development / Chemical Research & Development (CRD)
Author: Pharmabharat Editorial Team
About Cohance Lifesciences
Cohance Lifesciences operates API and R&D facilities in India. Its official information describes the API R&D Unit-II in Ankleshwar as a research and development facility supporting process development, advanced chemistry and pilot-scale work, including scale-up capabilities.
This makes the opportunity relevant for professionals looking to build experience in commercial API R&D, process development, chemical scale-up and technology transfer.
Cohance Lifesciences Senior Research Officer R&D Job Description
The Senior Research Officer – R&D (CRD) will be involved in chemical research and development activities, particularly the safe and efficient scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory quantities to kilo-lab scales.
The role involves working on process robustness, yield improvement, cost optimization, documentation and troubleshooting during technology transfer and commercial implementation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Chemical R&D and CRD Operations
- Execute chemical reactions and process development activities in an API R&D environment.
- Scale up chemical steps safely from milligram scale to kilo-lab scale.
- Evaluate processes for yield, cost effectiveness and robustness.
- Support optimization of chemical processes for commercial implementation.
- Follow established laboratory procedures and safety requirements during experimental work.
2. Scale-Up and Process Development
- Participate in scale-up activities associated with commercial API manufacturing.
- Identify potential process challenges during scale-up.
- Support development of practical and reproducible manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate reaction parameters and process conditions to improve consistency and performance.
3. Technology Transfer
- Work closely with technology transfer and plant production engineering teams.
- Support troubleshooting of scale-up and manufacturing issues.
- Assist in transferring developed processes from R&D to commercial manufacturing.
- Communicate technical observations and process-related findings to relevant teams.
4. Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and experimental records.
- Prepare technical summaries and supporting R&D documentation.
- Ensure experimental activities are properly documented.
- Follow applicable EHS, laboratory safety and pharmaceutical R&D requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Cohance Lifesciences Senior Research Officer R&D job should have:
- 1–3 years of relevant experience
- Experience in a commercial API pharmaceutical R&D setup
- Exposure to chemical/process R&D activities
- Understanding of laboratory-scale and kilo-lab scale operations
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams involved in technology transfer and manufacturing
- Strong documentation and technical reporting skills
- Commitment to EHS and laboratory safety practices
The supplied vacancy information does not specify a particular degree or educational discipline, so candidates should verify the education requirements with the hiring team before applying.
Skills Relevant to This R&D Role
Candidates can strengthen their profile by demonstrating experience in:
- API Research & Development
- Chemical Research & Development (CRD)
- Process Development
- Process Optimization
- Chemical Scale-Up
- Kilo-Lab Operations
- Technology Transfer
- Commercial API Manufacturing
- Process Troubleshooting
- Yield Optimization
- Cost Optimization
- Laboratory Documentation
- EHS & Chemical Safety
- Technical Report Writing
Salary
Salary has not been disclosed in the supplied vacancy information.
For reference only, a market-based estimated range for a Senior Research Officer-level API R&D position with 1–3 years of experience may be approximately ₹4.5–8 LPA, depending on qualifications, technical expertise, prior API R&D experience and company compensation structure.
This is not an employer-confirmed salary figure. Candidates should confirm the actual CTC and compensation structure directly with Cohance Lifesciences.
Why This Role May Be Relevant for API R&D Professionals
This opportunity is particularly relevant to professionals who want hands-on exposure to the complete R&D-to-manufacturing pathway.
The role combines:
- Laboratory experimentation
- Chemical process development
- Scale-up
- Kilo-lab operations
- Technology transfer
- Plant troubleshooting
- Technical documentation
- EHS and process compliance
Cohance’s official Ankleshwar R&D information indicates that its facility supports process development and pilot-scale activities, including dedicated scale-up capabilities.
Job Location
Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India
The position is associated with Cohance Lifesciences’ Ankleshwar operations. The company’s official website identifies its API R&D Unit-II in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, with capabilities covering process R&D and scale-up activities.
How to Apply for Cohance Lifesciences Recruitment
Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their updated resume/CV directly to:
Email: jsoni@cohance.com