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Technical Analyst (Analytical Chemistry) @ Amritapuri

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, is inviting applications for the post of Technical Analyst (Analytical Chemistry) at Amritapuri Campus.

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Job Title Technical Analyst (Analytical Chemistry)
Location Kollam, Kerala
Required Number 1
Qualification

  • M.Sc.( Analytical Chemistry,Chemistry,Applied Chemistry,Pharmaceutical Chemistry,Environmental Science) ⁠

  • ⁠M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis / Quality Assurance)

  • ⁠B.Pharm (with strong analytical lab experience)

  • ⁠B.Sc. Chemistry (needs additional hands-on experience)
Job Description

  • We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Analyst to join our research facility at Amrita School of Ayurveda.

  • The successful candidate will perform high-precision analysis of herbal raw materials and finished Ayurvedic formulations and will be responsible for operating advanced instrumentation, including ICP-MS and HPTLC , ensuring all testing meets international quality standards.
Key Responsibilities

  •  ICP-MS Operations: Quantify heavy metals (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium) in complex Ayurvedic matrices; perform sample digestion using microwave systems.

  • HPTLC Analysis: Develop and validate methods for finger-printing, identification of markers, and quantification of active constituents in herbal extracts.

  • General Chemical Testing: Conduct physico-chemical analysis 

  • Method Validation: Assist in the validation of analytical methods in compliance with Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) and NABL guidelines.

  • Maintain rigorous documentation of all raw data, chromatograms, and calculation sheets.

  • Participate in Proficiency Testing (PT) and Inter-Laboratory Comparisons (ILC). 

  • Ensure daily/periodic calibration of analytical balances, pipettes, and high-end instruments.

  • Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols

  • Analyze complex datasets and interpret chromatographic/spectroscopic results. 

  • Prepare comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and research reports. 

  • Troubleshoot instrumental errors and coordinate with service engineers for maintenance. 
Required Skills

  • High attention to detail

  • Strong analytical problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent documentation skills

  • Work well in a team

  • Willingness to learn new techniques.
Desirable

  • Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of NABL policies and ISO 17025:2017 requirements.
Experience

  • Working specifically with Ayurvedic dosage forms

  • Experience in sample preparation techniques for "difficult" organic matrices.
Job category Research
Last date to apply February 28, 2026

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