Walk-in | Production Chemist

The Pharma Patashala; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharma Patashala in Visakhapatnam seeks a PI Production Executive/Officer to operate and monitor API manufacturing equipment and execute production as per BMR/SOPs, maintaining quality and safety.

The role requires handling reactors, filters, dryers, milling, and packing, ensuring cGMP/GDP compliance, completing records, and coordinating with QC/QA/EHS teams; shift-based work and continuous improvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of API manufacturing processes.
• Experience with listed reactors and filtration equipment.
• Understanding of BMR, SOPs, GMP, cGMP, GDP and EHS.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in rotational shifts.
• Teamwork and effective communication.
• Basic knowledge of chemical reactions, solvents and process parameters.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor API manufacturing equipment such as Reactors, Centrifuges, ANFD, Dryers, Leaf Filters, Nutsche Filters, Sparkler Filters, and Milling Machines.
• Execute manufacturing activities as per Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR), SOPs, and GMP.
• Charge raw materials, monitor reaction parameters, and perform sampling as per process requirements.
• Maintain process parameters including temperature, pressure, vacuum, pH, and agitation throughout production.
• Handle filtration, centrifugation, drying, milling, and packing operations.
• Ensure proper cleaning, operation, and maintenance of production equipment.
• Follow all Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) guidelines while handling hazardous chemicals and solvents.
• Identify and report process deviations, equipment breakdowns, and quality issues to the supervisor.
• Coordinate with Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Warehouse, Engineering, and EHS teams for smooth production operations.
• Complete production documentation accurately, including BMR, logbooks, equipment usage records, and cleaning records.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements such as USFDA, EU GMP, and WHO GMP.
• Participate in preventive maintenance, calibration, and equipment qualification activities.
• Support technology transfer, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain proper housekeeping (5S) and ensure cleanliness of the production area.
• Work in shifts and achieve daily production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

API manufacturing processes

Reactors

Centrifuges

ANFD

Dryers

Nutsche Filters

Leaf Filters

Sparkler Filters

Milling equipment

Shift work

Teamwork & communication

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry

Diploma/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Job description

PI Production Executive / Officer Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor API manufacturing equipment such as Reactors, Centrifuges, ANFD, Dryers, Leaf Filters, Nutsche Filters, Sparkler Filters, and Milling Machines.
• Execute manufacturing activities as per Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Charge raw materials, monitor reaction parameters, and perform sampling as per process requirements.
• Maintain process parameters including temperature, pressure, vacuum, pH, and agitation throughout production.
• Handle filtration, centrifugation, drying, milling, and packing operations.
• Ensure proper cleaning, operation, and maintenance of production equipment.
• Follow all Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) guidelines while handling hazardous chemicals and solvents.
• Identify and report process deviations, equipment breakdowns, and quality issues to the supervisor.
• Coordinate with Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Warehouse, Engineering, and EHS teams for smooth production operations.
• Complete production documentation accurately, including BMR, logbooks, equipment usage records, and cleaning records.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements such as USFDA, EU GMP, and WHO GMP.
• Participate in preventive maintenance, calibration, and equipment qualification activities.
• Support technology transfer, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain proper housekeeping (5S) and ensure cleanliness of the production area.
• Work in shifts and achieve daily production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of API manufacturing processes.
• Experience in handling Reactors, Centrifuges, ANFD, Dryers, Nutsche Filters, Leaf Filters, Sparkler Filters, and Milling equipment.
• Understanding of BMR, SOPs, GMP, cGMP, GDP, and EHS practices.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in rotational shifts.
• Teamwork and effective communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of chemical reactions, solvents, and process parameters.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc. (Chemistry)
• Diploma/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
• Experience: 0 years in API Production / Bulk Drug ManufacturingRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile