Chemist-Production

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Shift Chemist in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) to support the development of robust and cost effective APIs by executing scale up batches for all new and existing APIs at GMP Kilo Lab.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for Equipment Operations of Reactors (GL SS & All Glass) Mobile Receivers & tanks ANFD PNF & VTD Isolators (Reactor Charging ANFD Discharge Dispensing/packing sifter & multimill) Air jet mill Multimill Blender & Sifter Spray dryer TCU Vacuum Pumps AODD Pumps centrifugal pumps & peristatic pumps VNS sealing machine RLAF & dispensing booth Refrigerators and Deep freezers etc.
• You will be responsible to Execution of Batches Equipment product change over & General cleaning of equipment. Batch production record filling as per SOP & as per Good documentation practices.
• You will be responsible for Filling of Equipment Logs daily production monitoring records like Temperature Humidity & RH weighing balance calibrations reviewing of house keeping records Printing Data logger records and Updating status boards etc as per site SOPs. Collection of Records/books submission of completed BPRs/Records to QA.
• You will be responsible for In process sample collection from Reactors ANFD & VTD etc. Raw Material Solvents handling material moments & dispensing and maintaining records as per SOP.
• You will be responsible to reduce the accidents in the plant by following safety principles install earth rods to remove static electricity from material Handling different chemicals with appropriate PPE & following SHE Norms. Monitor adherence of behavioral safety of contract persons.
• You will be responsible to meet the production schedules and reduce breakdowns by planning the equipment for idle condition to prepare for preventive maintenance issue work order to maintenance to carry on with maintenance follow up with maintenance on problem rectification.
• You will be responsible for Handling of Production waste & Detoxification batches execution.
•  Support the engineering team in equipment qualification activities to meet the batch planning.
• You will be responsible for handling initiation of deviations incidents and support for closure of deviation & Incident reports

Qualifications :

Educational qualification:  Chemistry Chemistry & Diploma in Chemical engineering

Minimum work experience: 26 years of experience in Pharma industry

Skills & attributes: 
Technical Skills

• Experience on Process of Product Development
• Knowledge in API chemical Process & equipment.
• Knowledge of unit operations. 
• Knowledge in Safety Health and Environment guidelines (SHE) guidelines.
• Experience in data entry in SAP system.

Behavioural Skills  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with own team and crossfunctional teams. 

Additional Information :

About the Department

Integrated Product Development Organisation                                         

We integrate our deep science capabilities and cuttingedge technology to develop innovative accessible and affordable therapies for patients worldwide. We are a sciencedriven innovationfocused pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to healthcare solutions to patients around the world. We have End to end capabilities in API Formulations Clinical Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs. We are serving 55 markets including USA Canada Europe China LATAM ASEAN and all Emerging Markets with innovative and generic products ranging from Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) Oral formulations Parenteral (Injectables Opthalmics) & Other dosages
Our product development efforts drive a portfolio of more than 1000 products Enabled by our robust R&D team consisting of more 200 scientists and functional experts and more than 150 doctorates we have filed 1071 patents and also published over 1000 papers for peer review over the years.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddys we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddys are on par with the best industry standards. They include among other things and other essential equipment joining & relocation support family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits) learning and development opportunities medical coverage for yourself and your family life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddys why they come to work every day and theyll say because Good Health Cant Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives and were always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system they can make magic.
For more details please visit our career website at

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime