Associate Scientist

Company Overview

Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses. With more than 60 years of experience we deliver quality medicines biopharmaceuticals vaccines diagnostic products and genetic tests complemented by a range of services. We are committed to addressing the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Instrument/chemical/automation engineer with strong expertise in pharmaceutical plant operation using DCS/SCADA and instrumentation control understanding automation systems and GMP compliance. The role involves ensuring reliable operation calibration and validation of instrumentation systems across the API pilot plant in addition to support in executing the chemical batches.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure data flow and automation of process chemistry/process engineering/kilo/pilot equipment

Support in executing pilot batches of API/Intermediate/pharmaceuticals

Ensure adherence to cGMP EHS SOPs and batch records

Operate monitor DCS and PLC-SCADA systems and manage data flow into Zoetis network

Take decision based on real time data for process parameters

Perform calibration and validation of control systems and instruments

Execute Computer System Validation (CSV) activities

Implement wireless communication and digital systems like AR/VR in Pilot plant

Collaborating with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Diploma / bachelors in chemical / instrumentation engineering

8 - 10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical R&D and/or manufacturing

Understanding of PLC SCADA and DCS system architecture and data networks along with GMP operations

Essential Skills & Competencies

Control and automation expertise

GMP understanding

DCS / PLC / SCADA knowledge

CSV validation

EHS understanding

Instrument logic understanding

Team work and good communication skills

Other Desirable Attributes

Exposure to Industry 4.0 and wireless systems

Strong communication and documentation skills

With general guidance from supervisor uses knowledge and experience to design flow and interpret data from batches/ experiments

Fundamental understanding of GMP in relation to pharmaceutical equipment control systems and automation

Understands safety and considers it as an integral part of planning and performance of work

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