Scientist Job at USP | M Pharma Graduates can Apply
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is seeking a Scientist II for its Reference Standards Laboratory (RSL) in Hyderabad. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in analytical chemistry, HPLC, GLP practices, and pharmaceutical testing. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Pharmacy or a related field. While contributing to USP’s mission of ensuring access to safe, high-quality medicines worldwide. Join a collaborative, inclusive, and science-driven environment where your skills in a scientist job can make a global impact.
- Job Position: Scientist II
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Job Category: Chemistry & Scientific Standards
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Req ID: SCIEN002949
About the Company
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a global, independent, science-driven organization that sets quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and foods. At USP, we believe in equity, diversity, and scientific collaboration to ensure public health solutions reach every community worldwide. These core values play a crucial role in attracting top talent for every scientist job within the organization.
Our Hyderabad site is a hub for scientific excellence and innovation, where we work on strengthening pharmaceutical standards to improve access to safe and high-quality medicines.
Job Description
We are looking for a Scientist II – Reference Standards Laboratory (RSL) to join our Hyderabad team. This is a non-supervisory, technical position focused on pharmaceutical analysis, laboratory operations, and supporting global public health standards in a scientist job capacity.
You will be responsible for performing analytical testing, maintaining a GLP environment, and contributing to the advancement of USP’s mission of ensuring quality medicines for all.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute analytical testing and interpret data with precision and accuracy.
- Perform HPLC, GC, UV, IR, titrations, and other pharmaceutical testing techniques ideally suited for those in a scientist job role.
- Support verification, stability, PQM, and other departmental projects.
- Manage sample archival, tracking, and chemical inventory in the lab.
- Perform instrument calibration, IQ/OQ/PQ, and ensure smooth lab operations.
- Raise purchase requisitions for chemicals, columns, and other consumables.
- Ensure compliance with GLP regulations, safety practices, and audit requirements.
- Participate actively in internal and external regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, ISO/IEC 17025).
Educational Qualification
Master’s degree in Pharmacy, ideally for pursuing a rewarding scientist job.
Experience and Skills
- 3–6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Strong expertise in chromatographic analysis (HPLC preferred).
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing protocols (USP compendia, ICH guidelines, FDA).
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (GC, UV, IR, titration methods, water determination, LOD, ROI).
- Skilled in Empower software (audit trails, custom fields).
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of GLP, QMS, ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
- Experience with Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), ERP systems, QR coding.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical QC labs, analytical R&D, or contract testing organizations, all of which are valuable for a scientist job.
- Familiarity with monograph procedures (USP, NF, FCC).
