Job Description

We’re Hiring: Veterinarian & Bioanalytical Scientists — Skanda Life Sciences (Bengaluru)

About Skanda
Skanda Life Sciences is a DSIR-recognized preclinical CRO in Bengaluru, supporting discovery biology, medicinal chemistry, and preclinical development for pharma, biotech, and nutraceutical partners.

Open Roles (On-site | Full-time | Bengaluru); Start: Immediate/ASAP

1) Veterinarian; Vacancies – 2

Job responsibilities
-Involve in in vivo pharmacology studies (rodent models)
-Ensure animal welfare and compliance with CPCSEA/IAEC; review SOPs, protocols, and study reports.
-Perform/analyze procedures: dosing (PO/IV/IP/SC), anesthesia/analgesia, aseptic surgery, post-op care, necropsy, tissue harvest, etc.

Qualifications
-M.VSc with 2–4 years of experience in a preclinical setup; strong CCSEA awareness.
-Hands-on experience with rodent handling, surgical skills, and perioperative care.

2) Analytical/Bioanalytical Scientists (LC–MS/MS); Vacancies – 2

Job responsibilities
-Plan and execute PK/TK bioanalysis across matrices (plasma, serum, tissue, etc.).
-Develop and validate LC–MS/MS methods per FDA/EMA/ICH M10; handle calibration, QC, recovery, matrix effect, and stability.
-Own sample prep workflows, run lists, and instrument maintenance.
-Proactively contribute to study design, sampling plans, and rapid turnaround of decision-enabling data.

Qualifications
-M.Pharm/M.Sc. (Pharmacokinetics/Analytical Chemistry or related).
-2–4 years of hands-on LC–MS/MS experience (Sciex/Waters/Agilent) with proven method development and validation experience.

Compensation
Compensation is banded for the advertised experience range; offers will align with the role’s band regardless of higher experience/qualifications.

How to Apply
Email your CV (PDF) with subject “<Role> – Your Name” to bd@skandalifesciences.com
Please include notice period and current CTC.