Job Description

W.R. Grace is hiring a Pharmaceutical Applications Specialist to Support the Materials Technologies business in various R&D projects by performing laboratory work in making and testing new materials for pharmaceutical applications. This job is based out of Hyderabad, India. Responsibilities Assists scientists with a variety of laboratory tasks Performs chemical and/or physical analyses or scientific tests using both routine and special techniques in compliance with all safety standards Collects, analyzes and processes laboratory samples Records results of tests, organizes data, performs basic computations, and prepares reports and analyses using standard procedures and guidelines Active participation in required local safety program, along with the ability to work safely and maintain a clean and orderly lab environment. Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs laboratory test equipment, apparatus, systems, and supplies Analyze the problem and propose a design of experiments that would help solve the problem Develop analytical methods in accordance with US pharmacopoeia protocols Analyze the experimental data and prepare necessary charts for documentation Present the results to internal and external audiences Should be able to train Channel Partners Required Qualifications Degree in Pharmacy/Chemistry, or related technical field 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry Experience in pharma formulations and analytical skills is a plus Knowledge of basic chemical and/or pharmaceutical principles. Strong knowledge of basic pharma laboratory techniques and drug formulations is preferred Familiarity with computer programs such as MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to work well in a team setting Candidate should have good interpersonal skills and exceptional oral and written communication skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Be able to communicate with other functions, including sales force and marketing on regular basis English language proficiency Preferred Competencies Suburb analytical skills Excellent experimental design and detailed recordkeeping

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