Upstream manufacturing process team member

Syngene; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngene in Bengaluru seeks an experienced professional for upstream manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies. You will manage upstream unit operations, ensure GMP-compliant processes, and maintain batch records in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Masters in Life Science/Engineering and has hands-on experience with CHO-based expression and 2000 L scale SUB. Collaboration with QA/QC and other teams is essential for timely batch execution.

Qualifications

• Masters-educated candidate with hands-on upstream manufacturing experience.
• Experience in monoclonal antibody purification and unit operations.
• Familiarity with cGMP, QA, QC and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools and change management processes.
• Experience with equipment qualification and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate upstream manufacturing processes for monoclonal antibodies.
• Monitor batch performance, data, and equipment readiness for line clearance.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and proper documentation in real time.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and other departments for sample submission and records.
• Use risk assessment tools to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Upstream ops

SUB 2000L scale

Bio-similar/Mab

GMP/QA knowledge

Risk assessment

Equipment qualification

Education

Masters degree in Life Science / Microbiology / Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology

Job description

Department: Biopharmaceutical Operations

About Syngene: Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply.

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines

• Active involvement in all upstream manufacturing activities.
• Perform error free operation by eliminating operational gaps in advance.
• Active trouble shooting to minimize the various risks prior to execution and during execution.
• Initiate and process upstream deviations /investigations and closure.
• Pre -execution activity: Area and equipment readiness.
• Issuance of raw material /consumables and issuance batch records.
• Upstream process execution: Batch process operation /unit operation (including CIP, SIP and preparation upstream accessories), close monitoring of batch performance and data.
• Follow and practice on-line documentation all the time.
• Follow cGMP practices during the manufacturing activity and operations associated activities with QA, QC and EAM.
• Attend the training session of EHS, cGMP and HRD.
• Ensure process equipment's/instruments are in Qualified in state.
• Verify PM, check the log books and ensure the clean room requirements in order to get line clearance from QA for batch execution.
• Active coordination with inter-depts. for sample submission, closure of documentation and timely execution and contribution for the assigned tasks.
• Perform on-line documentation, cGMP compliance in all the manufacturing activity, and timely closure of executed documents and batch records.
• Ensure the Quality system is followed in day today upstream operations. Identify the gaps in the system to improve.
• Active involvement in all upstream manufacturing activities.
• Perform error free operation by eliminating operational gaps in advance.
• Active trouble shooting to minimize the various risks prior to execution and during execution.
• Initiate and process upstream deviations /investigations and closure. .

Syngene Values

All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Experience

• Relevant practical experience in upstream manufacturing process specifically with monoclonal antibody purification

Skills and Capabilities

• Expertise in Upstream unit operations (CHO based mammalian expression systems).
• Strong Hands on experience with SUB (Up to 2000 L scale)
• Exposure to handle of Bio-similar proteins and Mabs projects in cGMP area.
• Sound knowledge and awareness of GMP controls, Quality systems and regulatory aspects
• Experience on risk assessment tools and change management.
• Experience on the Equipment Qualification and commission aspects

Education

• Masters degree in Life Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.