Technician - Compression Block B

Sun Pharma; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma in India seeks a Technician – Compression to operate and maintain tablet compression machines and related equipment, ensuring compliance with cGMP, SOPs and safety standards for consistent production of quality tablets.

You will perform in-process checks (weight, thickness, hardness, visual inspection), clean and sanitize areas, complete logs and batch records, and coordinate with QA for in-process sampling while maintaining audit-ready compliance.

Qualifications

• ITI/Diploma/B.Sc or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• 4–6 years in pharmaceutical tablet compression operations.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs and batch records.
• Physically able to stand for long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tablet compression machines and ancillary equipment.
• Perform in-process checks such as tablet weight, thickness, hardness, and visual inspection per MBR.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and manufacturing areas per SOPs.
• Accurately complete equipment logs and batch documentation.
• Ensure proper execution of MBRs, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Coordinate with QA for in-process sampling and issue resolution.
• Identify and report deviations, equipment malfunctions, or quality issues.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, and company policies.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and audit-ready at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

SOP interpretation

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ITI/Diploma/B.Sc or equivalent

Tools

Tablet compression machines

Ancillary equipment

Job description

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  Job Description: Technician – Compression

  
  

  Job Purpose:

  
  

  To operate and maintain tablet compression equipment in compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and safety standards, ensuring consistent production of high-quality tablets.

  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

  
  
  
  
  • Set up and operate tablet compression machines and ancillary equipment (e.g., metal detectors, dedusters, friability testers, scales).
  
  
  • Perform in-process checks such as tablet weight, thickness, hardness, and visual inspection as per Master Batch Records (MBR).
  
  
  • Clean and sanitize equipment and manufacturing areas according to SOPs.
  
  
  • Accurately complete equipment logs and batch documentation.
  
  
  • Ensure proper execution of MBRs, SOPs, and validation protocols.
  
  
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance for in-process sampling and issue resolution.
  
  
  • Identify and report deviations, equipment malfunctions, or quality issues.
  
  
  • Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, and company policies.
  
  
  • Keep the work area clean, organized, and audit-ready at all times.
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  
  
  

  Qualifications:

  
  
  
  
  • Education:ITI / Diploma / B.Sc or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
  
  
  • Experience:4–6 years in pharmaceutical tablet compression operations.
  
  
  • Skills:
    
    
    
    • Ability to read and interpret SOPs and batch records.
    
    
    • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
    
    
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    
    
    • Physically able to stand for long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.