Jubilant Biosys has announced an opening for a Research Scientist in its Discovery Chemistry department in Bengaluru. The opportunity is aimed at candidates with a PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry, along with fresher/postdoctoral or relevant research experience.

The company’s Bengaluru R&D operations cover drug discovery and chemistry research, while its Discovery Chemistry work includes synthetic, medicinal, analytical and computational chemistry activities.

Jubilant Biosys Research Scientist Recruitment 2026

The current hiring communication from Jubilant Biosys also confirms the Research Scientist – Discovery Chemistry requirement and directs interested candidates to apply through the listed email address.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The selected Research Scientist will be involved in scientific research and discovery chemistry activities, including:

• Design and execution of multi-step organic synthesis reactions.
• Development and optimization of synthetic routes for targeted compounds.
• Characterization of organic molecules using NMR, IR, MS and other spectroscopic techniques.
• Analysis and interpretation of research data.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and research documentation.
• Collaboration with cross-functional scientific teams to achieve project objectives.
• Keeping up to date with developments in organic chemistry through literature reviews.
• Mentoring junior team members and providing guidance on synthetic challenges.
• Preparation of scientific reports, presentations and publications.
• Contribution to intellectual property development while following applicable IPR guidelines.

These responsibilities are consistent with the role information shown in the recruitment poster and with Jubilant Biosys’ broader Discovery Chemistry activities involving multi-step synthesis, medicinal chemistry and analytical chemistry.

Required Qualification

Candidates applying for the Research Scientist position should have:

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry
• PhD freshers can be considered.
• 1–2 years of postdoctoral or relevant industry experience is mentioned in the recruitment notification.
• Strong knowledge of organic synthesis and characterization techniques.
• Ability to analyze scientific data and maintain proper laboratory documentation.
• Good scientific communication and teamwork skills.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Jubilant Biosys has not disclosed an official salary package in the recruitment notification. For a PhD-level Research Scientist role in Bengaluru, an indicative industry range could be around ₹10–18 lakh per annum, depending on experience, skills and the final role offered. This is an estimate and should not be treated as the company’s confirmed package.

Potential benefits may include exposure to advanced drug-discovery research, collaborative scientific projects, professional development and opportunities to work in a research-focused environment. Jubilant Biosys describes its facilities as supporting cutting-edge chemistry and biology research for global pharmaceutical and research clients.

How to Apply for Jubilant Biosys Jobs

Interested and eligible candidates should prepare an updated CV highlighting their PhD research, organic/medicinal chemistry expertise, synthetic chemistry experience, publications and relevant technical skills.

Send your updated resume to:

Email: bhanuprakash.v@jubilantbiosys.com

Applicants should mention the Research Scientist – Discovery Chemistry position clearly in the email subject line.

Jubilant Biosys also maintains an official careers application channel and lists Bengaluru among its available R&D locations.