Production Chemist

Position Description

Position Purpose

The Production Chemist is responsible for monitoring manufacturing operations as per the batch manufacturing record (BMR), ensuring safety, and quality standards are maintained properly. The role involves monitoring of equipment, monitoring processes, documenting activities, and supporting smooth production across shifts by utilizing SAP/S4HANA

Strategic Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GDP, and regulatory guidelines to support long-term product quality and audit readiness.


• Participate in regulatory and internal audits by ensuring documentation, batch records, and compliance practices are up to date.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and recommending process improvements for quality, safety, and productivity.


• Contribute to new process validations if required and scale-ups by supporting trials and technical investigations aligned with business growth.


• Utilize SAP/S4HANA to support data integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing and quality systems.


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Operational Responsibilities

• Prepare BMR, ECR and MFR after receiving the process from Tech Transfer/PRD team.


• Execute batch manufacturing activities as per BMR/BPR and SOPs for production.


• Creation of URS (User Requirement Specification) and share to maintenance team for purchasing of new equipment.


• Designing of Operational & Performance Qualification Protocols and further preparation of the reports.


• Monitor and control equipment operation (e.g., reactors, sifters, millers, centrifuge, dryers, etc)


• Ensure timely and accurate in-process checks such as pH, temperature, weight, etc.


• Maintain accurate and complete documentation including BMRs, logbooks, daily format, SAP/S4HANA entries, and permit-to-work records in alignment with GDP.


• Ensure and carry out cleaning, line clearance, material charging, and changeover activities.


• Report deviations, breakdowns, or OOS conditions to production and QA leads.


• Ensure readiness of materials, utilities, and equipment before starting batches.


• Participate in validation, calibration, and qualification activities in collaboration with Engineering and QA.


• Ensuring the reediness and cleanliness of plant every time.


• PR Creations and follow-up of the materials/Raw materials.


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Financial Responsibilities

• Minimize wastage and rework by following proper procedures and reporting abnormalities on time.


• Ensure optimum use of raw materials, consumables, and manpower to maintain cost-efficiency.


• Support cost-saving initiatives through process optimization, SAP-based data analysis, and yield improvements.


• Monitor material consumption vs. BOM standards via SAP/S4HANA and report significant variances to relevant stakeholders.


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People Responsibilities

• Coordinate with QA, maintenance, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth workflow.


• Train and guide operators and junior staff on SOPs, batch processing, equipment handling, SAP/S4HANA usage, and safety protocols.


• Participate in toolbox talks, team briefings, and EHS drills.


• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork on the shop floor.


• Actively report near-misses, incidents, and unsafe acts to support a safe working environment.

Education Qualification

• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Chemistry / Diploma / B. Tech in Chemical Engineering


• Candidates with specialized training in pharmaceutical production preferred

Work Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing


• Experience with GMP-regulated environments is add on advantage.

Industry to be Hired from

Pharmaceuticals intermediates / API / Fine Chemicals/ CDMO

Functional Competencies

Interaction Complexity and Team Work