Associate - Flow Distillation

Merck Life Science; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science invites a Diploma/degree holder in Chemical Engineering to join our Bangalore Jigani site as Associate (Flow Chemistry). You will manufacture or evaluate products, provide technical support, and operate across a 6-day shift pattern to keep our processes compliant, safe, and efficient.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, implement kaizens, support ISO and EHS audits, and help with training, logbooks, and CAPA/RCA activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Shift-based, 3-shift operation over 6 days per week.
• Location: Bangalore Jigani.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture or evaluate products according to established protocols.
• Provide technical support to others and perform operations to meet group goals.
• Drive process improvements and support audits (ISO, EHS, CAPA/RCA).
• Train personnel, maintain logbooks, and handle deviations per quality guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

Lab equipment & instrumentation

Job description

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Associate (Flow Chemistry)

Your Role

• Responsible for manufacturing or evaluating products according to established protocols, providing technical support to others, and performing operations in support of the group and department.
• This position supports shift-wise operation with a 6-day work week.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations that meet quality standards.
• Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays and/or unit operations, primarily those requiring a higher level of skill and knowledge.
• Safely execute operations to meet quality expectations throughout the process.
• Ensure adequate training to perform tasks/assignments; clean up equipment and working areas during and after operations.
• Complete required volume of work to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines.
• Implement kaizens and support ISO, EHS, internal and external regulatory audits.
• Maintain 6S in the manufacturing area; report and record deviations observed during activities.
• Support AM/PM activities and contribute to lab support functions (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).
• Communicate operation status and elevate deviations to a supervisor; provide complete and accurate records per quality guidelines.
• Ensure log books are filled out as required by current procedures; interact with other departments as needed, including participation in quality audits.
• Independently perform procedures; identify problems and limitations of analysis; perform routine troubleshooting.
• Review final assays and procedures; interface with external customers as needed.
• In compliance with change control procedures, drive process improvements through scientific knowledge and experience.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement; participate in process improvements under supervisor or Scientist guidance.
• Take action to resolve unsafe conditions; develop improvement ideas, document changes, and review impact.
• Train personnel and act as a technical consultant as needed.
• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates; take lead in CAPA and RCA for incidents.
• Safe handling of solvent distillation and solvent transfer.

Physical Attributes

• May require wearing protective gear (e.g., respirators, chemical protective clothing) and working in protective environments for extended periods.
• Involves occasional lifting of drums, movement of gas cylinders, and related activities.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Shift-based operations; 6-day work week (3 Shift Operation).
• Location- Bangalore Jigani

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of independent industrial experience, preferably in gas production and cylinder filling industries.
• Experience with SCADA operations and shift activities.
• Knowledge of handling hazardous gases; laboratory and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality standards; familiarity with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques and equipment; safe chemical handling methods.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; computer, mechanical, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!