Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate – API Process Development (Perl) at its Dholka facility near Ahmedabad. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of experience in API process development, scale-up, and technology transfer within pharmaceutical R&D.
If you are seeking Research Associate API jobs in Ahmedabad, this role offers exposure to lab-to-plant scale-up, process optimization, OOS investigation, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Job Overview
- Position: Research Associate – API Process Development
- Company: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Location: Dholka, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Experience: 1–3 Years
- Salary Budget: ₹4 LPA (approx.)
- Industry: Pharmaceutical API R&D
This API process development job in Gujarat focuses on developing and scaling active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing processes, optimizing unit operations, and supporting technology transfer to commercial production.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates applying for this Research Associate API Process Development role will be responsible for:
- Developing and optimizing API synthetic processes at laboratory scale
- Scale-up of API processes from R&D lab to pilot and plant scale
- Troubleshooting Out of Specification (OOS) results and deviations
- Optimizing critical unit operations (reaction, crystallization, filtration, drying)
- Supporting technology transfer and process validation activities
- Preparing technical reports, batch records, and development documentation
- Collaborating with QA, QC, Production, and Regulatory teams
- Ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards
This role demands strong analytical problem-solving skills and practical exposure to API scale-up and process optimization in pharmaceutical R&D.
Qualifications & Skills Required
To be eligible for this API Research Associate job in Ahmedabad, candidates should have:
- M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) / M.Pharm / B.Tech/M.Tech (Chemical Engineering)
- 1–3 years of experience in API process development or manufacturing
- Hands-on experience in API synthesis and lab-scale experimentation
- Exposure to scale-up, tech transfer, and plant trials
- Knowledge of GMP and regulatory documentation
- Ability to troubleshoot OOS and process deviations
Experience in handling API development projects under regulatory environments will be an added advantage.
Salary & Benefits
- CTC: Approximately ₹4 LPA
- Exposure to end-to-end API development lifecycle
- Hands-on experience in scale-up and commercial manufacturing support
- Opportunity to work in a reputed Indian pharmaceutical company
- Cross-functional collaboration with QA, QC, and Production teams
This opportunity is suitable for professionals aiming to build a long-term career in API process development and pharmaceutical R&D jobs in Gujarat.
About Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a leading Indian pharmaceutical company with a strong presence in API and formulation development. The organization is known for its R&D-driven growth strategy and global regulatory footprint.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can share their updated CV at:
📩 shardulsinh.k@cadilapharma.com