Softgel Operator

Marksans Pharma; Goa; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Marksans Pharma in Goa seeks skilled technicians to operate Gelatin, Medicament/Fill Preparation and Encapsulation sections. You will run gelatin preparation and encapsulation equipment, monitor critical parameters and ensure proper storage, while maintaining accurate batch records and adhering to SOPs.

Qualified candidates should have ITI or Diploma and at least 15 years in Pharmaceutical/OSD/Softgel manufacturing, with experience in gelatin, fill preparation or encapsulation preferred.

Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma or relevant qualification.
• 15 years experience in Pharmaceutical / OSD / Softgel manufacturing.
• Experience in Gelatin, Medicament/Fill Preparation or Encapsulation preferred.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate gelatin preparation and melting equipment as per SOP/BMR.
• Monitor temperature, viscosity and other critical process parameters.
• Ensure proper gelatin preparation, transfer and storage.
• Perform equipment cleaning and changeover activities.
• Perform dispensing and preparation of medicament/fill material as per BMR.
• Operate and monitor mixing/homogenization equipment.
• Maintain required process parameters and ensure uniformity of the fill material.
• Complete batch documentation and follow GMP requirements.
• Operate and monitor Softgel encapsulation machines.
• Monitor fill weight, shell thickness, machine speed, temperature and other process parameters.
• Ensure proper encapsulation, quality and yield.
• Carry out machine cleaning, changeover and line clearance as per SOP.
• Report breakdowns, deviations and process abnormalities.
• Follow cGMP, SOPs, safety and data-integrity requirements.
• Maintain BMR, logbooks, checklists and other production records.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering and Warehouse for smooth batch execution.
• Achieve production targets while minimizing material loss and downtime.

Education

ITI / Diploma or relevant qualification

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Gelatin Section

• Operate gelatin preparation and melting equipment as per SOP/BMR.
• Monitor temperature, viscosity and other critical process parameters.
• Ensure proper gelatin preparation, transfer and storage.
• Perform equipment cleaning and changeover activities.

2. Medicament / Fill Preparation Section

• Perform dispensing and preparation of medicament/fill material as per BMR.
• Operate and monitor mixing/homogenization equipment.
• Maintain required process parameters and ensure uniformity of the fill material.
• Complete batch documentation and follow GMP requirements.

3. Encapsulation Section

• Operate and monitor Softgel encapsulation machines.
• Monitor fill weight, shell thickness, machine speed, temperature and other process parameters.
• Ensure proper encapsulation, quality and yield.
• Carry out machine cleaning, changeover and line clearance as per SOP.
• Report breakdowns, deviations and process abnormalities.
• Follow cGMP, SOPs, safety and data-integrity requirements.
• Maintain BMR, logbooks, checklists and other production records.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering and Warehouse for smooth batch execution.
• Achieve production targets while minimizing material loss and downtime.

Qualification & Experience

• ITI / Diploma or relevant qualification.
• 15 years experience in Pharmaceutical / OSD / Softgel manufacturing.
• Experience in Gelatin, Medicament/Fill Preparation or Encapsulation preferred.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.