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Job Title: Pharmaceutical Research Associate

Location: Bangalore (IISc Campus) / Darjeeling

Team: Scientific R&D | Shonku Labs, Alt Carbon

Experience: 2–6 years in pharmaceutical QA/QC, analytical R&D, or process chemistry

Type: Full-time

About Alt Carbon: Alt Carbon is India’s leading Carbon Removal (CDR) company. We blend science, technology & tradition to undertake climate action to turn the clock on historic emissions in the atmosphere. Our science and technology takes place in Bangalore; our operations are undertaken in Darjeeling’s heritage tea estates.

Alt Carbon was started by sibling tea planters Shrey and Sparsh Agarwal, in order to rescue their family’s tea estate from being at-risk of climate impact to becoming the frontier of climate action.

Read about our journey below:

Our Journey to Revive Darjeeling

To read more about our work, check out this news feature about us, go through this twitter thread, or have a look at our work in Darjeeling.

About the Role

We are hiring pharma scientists to bring their analytical precision into a new frontier — carbon removal science. If you've worked in GMP labs, run elemental impurity testing, or handled titrations and instrument calibrations in a regulated setup, your skills are exactly what climate science needs.

Alt Carbon is building India’s most advanced Earth Sciences lab — and we need people who know how to run tight protocols, think in SOPs, and obsess over clean data. You’ll work on analyzing rocks, soils, water, and biochar samples to measure elemental movement and quantify CO2 removal.

Why Pharma Folks?

Pharmaceutical scientists understand discipline, process, and validation. You’ve been trained to care about precision, batch integrity, lab hygiene, and reproducibility — the exact culture we need to build scalable, verifiable carbon removal systems.

What You’ll Do

• Run elemental analysis using ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRD, IRMS, CHNS analyzers, and other tools (training provided)
• Perform sample prep workflows such as acid digestion, filtration, titration, and dilution with high reproducibility
• Maintain SOPs, QA/QC protocols, calibration records, and chain-of-custody for all lab workflows
• Assist in method development for quantifying cation flux, tracer signatures, and carbon removal pathways
• Collaborate with geochemists and environmental scientists to adapt pharma-style protocols to Earth systems
• Work closely with field teams to process and analyze real-world samples from farms, rivers, and rock quarries

Qualifications

• BPharm / MPharm / MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Analytical Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry
• 2–6 years in analytical R&D, QC/QA, or process labs (pharma manufacturing, CROs, or GLP setups)
• Hands-on experience with:

– Elemental analysis (e.g., ICP-MS/OES, AAS)

– Analytical techniques (e.g., titrations, spectroscopy, gravimetric methods)

– Documentation rigor (logbooks, validation protocols, deviation reports, LIMS)

• Bonus: Experience with ICH Q3D / USP <232>/<233> elemental impurity testing
• Bonus: Background in method validation, risk assessments, or ISO audits

Who You Are

• Detail-obsessed, process-driven, and proud of your lab discipline
• Curious about new domains — even if you’ve never worked with rocks or soils before
• Eager to contribute to planetary health using your pharma training
• Open to working across geochemistry, climate science, and AI-enabled analysis
• Comfortable with both lab work and field exposure (training provided)

Why This Matters

Most climate science labs are starved of real lab culture. You’ve spent years in labs that can’t afford sloppiness. Bring that same culture here — and help us build the world's most reliable carbon removal infrastructure.

What We Offer

• A high-ownership role in one of South Asia’s most advanced Earth Sciences labs
• Cross-disciplinary exposure: work with scientists, climate modelers, AI engineers
• A chance to publish, prototype, and ship science that goes from lab → field.
• The satisfaction of doing real, measurable good for the planet

• Conducting preclinical research and development activities to identify and validate new drug targets.
• Designing and executing in vitro and in vivo experiments to assess drug efficacy and safety.
• Analyzing experimental data using statistical methods and presenting findings to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Developing and optimizing assays for high-throughput screening.
• Collaborating with medicinal chemists, pharmacologists, and toxicologists to advance drug candidates through the development pipeline.
• Authoring research reports, manuscripts for publication, and contributing to regulatory submissions.
• Maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks and ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Troubleshooting experimental protocols and identifying solutions to technical challenges.
• Staying abreast of the latest scientific literature and advancements in pharmaceutical research.
• Participating in scientific conferences and presenting research findings.

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to support drug discovery and development programs.
• Develop and optimize new methodologies and assays for preclinical research.
• Conduct literature reviews and stay abreast of scientific advancements in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical software and interpret results accurately.
• Prepare detailed research reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including chemists, biologists, and pharmacologists.
• Maintain accurate and organized laboratory notebooks and records.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and protocols.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through patent applications.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and internal meetings.
• Troubleshoot experimental problems and propose solutions.
• Manage laboratory resources and consumables effectively.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related pharmaceutical science field.
• Minimum of 5 years of research experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academic institutions.
• Proven experience in drug discovery, preclinical development, or a related area.
• Strong laboratory techniques and hands-on experience in relevant experimental methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and scientific literature databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) is a plus.
• Experience with specific therapeutic areas or target classes is desirable.

• Designing and executing in-vitro and in-vivo experiments to evaluate drug efficacy and safety.
• Analyzing experimental data using statistical software and interpreting results.
• Developing and optimizing experimental protocols and methodologies.
• Contributing to the identification and validation of drug targets.
• Synthesizing and characterizing potential drug compounds.
• Collaborating with medicinal chemists, biologists, and pharmacologists to advance research projects.
• Writing comprehensive research reports, study protocols, and scientific publications.
• Presenting research findings at team meetings and scientific conferences.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory records and documentation.
• Staying abreast of the latest scientific literature and technological advancements in pharmaceutical research.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of post-doctoral or relevant industry research experience.
• Proven experience in drug discovery and development, with a focus on specific therapeutic areas.
• Hands-on experience with various laboratory techniques and instrumentation relevant to pharmaceutical research.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R) and scientific literature databases.
• Strong understanding of preclinical drug development processes.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for drug development (e.g., FDA, EMA) is a plus.

• Design and conduct complex laboratory experiments in pharmaceutical research.
• Develop and optimize synthesis routes or experimental protocols.
• Analyze experimental data using advanced statistical methods and bioinformatics tools.
• Interpret results, draw conclusions, and formulate hypotheses for further investigation.
• Prepare detailed research reports, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, chemists, biologists, and clinicians.
• Maintain meticulous laboratory notebooks and records of all research activities.
• Stay current with the latest scientific literature, research methodologies, and technological advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, regulatory guidelines (e.g., GLP), and ethical standards.

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in pharmaceutical R&D.
• Proven expertise in (mention specific technique or area, e.g., medicinal chemistry, assay development, molecular biology, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., R, GraphPad Prism, SPSS).
• Excellent understanding of drug discovery and development processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong publication record.
• Ability to work independently, manage research projects effectively, and collaborate within a virtual team environment.
• Proficiency in literature search databases (e.g., PubMed, SciFinder).
• Experience with regulatory requirements and quality control standards is essential.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for scientific innovation.

• Design and execute experiments to identify and validate potential drug targets.
• Develop and optimize novel drug candidates using various chemical and biological techniques.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and prepare comprehensive research reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemists, biologists, and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and records.
• Stay updated with the latest scientific literature and research methodologies in the pharmaceutical field.
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory documents and publications.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues and propose solutions.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical research and drug discovery.
• Expertise in relevant laboratory techniques (e.g., cell culture, molecular biology, assay development, chromatography).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced laboratory environment.