Production Chemist

**Job Description: Production Chemist (API Manufacturing)**

**Please note: This opening is only for who have experience in title above (02 to 08 years). Freshers need not apply.**
- Responsible for executing and monitoring all production activities in the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) plant as per approved batch manufacturing records (BMR).
- Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and environmental guidelines throughout the production process.
- Supervise and operate reactors, centrifuges, dryers, and other process equipment.
- Perform in-process checks and ensure that all process parameters are maintained within specified limits.
- Maintain detailed documentation of daily production activities and process deviations.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams for sampling, testing, and batch release.
- Assist in scale-up, technology transfer, and process optimization for new or existing products.
- Monitor raw material usage and coordinate with the stores department for material availability.
- Ensure calibration and maintenance of process instruments and production equipment.
- Implement process safety measures and participate in periodic safety drills and audits.
- Identify areas of process improvement and assist in implementing cost-saving measures.
- Maintain good housekeeping and hygiene standards in production areas.
- Train and guide junior operators and production assistants on standard operating procedures.
- Investigate and report any deviations, incidents, or non-conformities promptly.
- Support validation and qualification activities for new equipment or processes.
- Ensure strict compliance with company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in internal and external audits and support documentation reviews.
- Work closely with the R&D and Engineering teams for process troubleshooting.
- Follow safety data sheets (SDS) and handle chemicals in accordance with hazard classifications.
- Maintain accurate records for yield, productivity, and process efficiency.
- Ensure timely completion of batches and adherence to production schedules.
- Report production performance metrics to supervisors and management.
- Support implementation of new technologies and automation initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement programs within the production department.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Production Manager to support efficient API manufacturing operations.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹58,333.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Raichur, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience working in API industry as production chemist?

**Experience**:

- production of API: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- Kannada (preferred)

Work Location: In person