Scientist-B

Privi; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Privi in Navi Mumbai, India is seeking a Process/Scale-Up Specialist to drive bench-to-pilot scale-up, optimize processes and ensure strict SOP and safety compliance. The role includes preparing and maintaining BMRs, batch sheets and logs, while coordinating raw materials for pilot experiments and ensuring equipment readiness in the pilot plant.

The candidate will supervise trainees and contract manpower, implement improved methodologies, and uphold GMP standards to sustain a safe and productive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of microbiology techniques, distillation, microfiltration and chromatography.
• Handling fermenters (R&D, pilot scale).
• Analytical skills and instrument handling abilities.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute chemical process scale-up from bench to pilot and manage batches.
• Optimize parameters, monitor critical conditions and troubleshoot deviations.
• Follow SOPs, process instructions and safety procedures.
• Prepare, review and maintain BMRs, batch sheets and logs.
• Record parameters, observations and deviations during pilot batches.
• Coordinate raw-material planning for pilot experiments.
• Supervise CIP/SIP, line clearance and readiness for the pilot plant.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate calibration and maintenance.
• Supervise trainee staff and contract manpower in operations.
• Develop methods to enhance efficiency, safety, yield and quality.
• Adhere to GMP and plant discipline for a safe productive culture.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Distillation

Microfiltration

Chromatography

Fermenters

Analytical skills

Instrument handling

Communication

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Execute chemical process scale-up activities from bench scale to pilot scale and ensure smooth execution of experimental, scale-up and validation batches.
2. Optimize process parameters, monitor critical operating conditions and troubleshoot batch/process variations.
3. Ensure prompt and effective execution of approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process instructions and safety procedures.
4. Prepare, review and maintain Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), batch sheets, SOPs, equipment logbooks and other required process documentation.
5. Ensure complete and accurate recording of process parameters, observations, sampling, results and deviations during pilot plant batches.
6. Coordinate raw-material planning, availability and indenting required for pilot plant experiments and process execution.
7. Coordinate and/or supervise CIP/SIP, equipment cleaning, line clearance and readiness activities, wherever applicable to the pilot plant.
8. Monitor equipment condition and coordinate calibration, preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance activities to minimize operational interruptions.
9. Demonstrate and supervise trainee chemists/scientists, officers, operators and contract manpower in technical and operational activities.
10. Develop and implement improved methodologies and techniques to enhance process efficiency, safety, yield, quality and commercial viability.
11. Ensure adherence to approved protocols, process safety standards, GMP requirements and plant discipline to maintain a safe and productive working culture.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Knowledge of microbiology techniques, distillation, microfiltration, chromatography
2. Handling fermenters (R&D, pilot scale)
3. Analytical skills
4. Instrument handling skills
5. Communication