DEPARTMENT: Production Operations

JOB TITLE: Production Assistant

WORK LOCATION: Vasanthanarasapura Industrial Area, Tumkur, Karnataka, India

NO OF POSITIONS:

JOB PURPOSE/OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Production Assistant is responsible for supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations by operating process equipment, executing production activities as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining GMP and safety compliance, and ensuring smooth operation of downstream manufacturing processes.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist in executing manufacturing activities according to approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), SOPs, and GMP requirements.
- Operate production equipment including centrifuge, micro filtration, evaporator, spray Dryer, drum dryer and packing equipment, support in media preparation and related production operations.
- Monitor process parameters, identify equipment malfunctions or process abnormalities and report any deviations or abnormalities immediately to the Production Manager.
- Carry out routine sampling and transfer of process materials as per approved procedures,
- Perform equipment preparation, CIP (Clean-in-Place), SIP (Sterilization-in-Place) and changeover activities following approved procedures.
- Accurately complete production records, equipment logbooks, checklists,



and other documentation in compliance with Positive Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (QA, QC, Maintenance, Automation, and Supply chain Management) to ensure smooth shift operations.
- Ensure proper cleaning and housekeeping of production areas to maintain GMP standards.
- Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines and 5S.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

- ITI (Instrumentation, Chemical Process or related trade)
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Instrumentation or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

- 1-2 years in Biotech manufacturing Industry with hands-on experience in Production operations,
- Freshers with relevant technical qualifications may also apply.
- Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, fermentation, food processing, or chemical manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Unit Operations Centrifugation, Micro Filtration, Batch Reactor, Evaporation, Drying and Packaging,

INDUSTRY PREFERENCE:

Biotechnology and Chemical Process Industries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of production processes, GMP practices, process control systems like PLC and production documentation. Ability to troubleshoot process deviations, optimize operations, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing performance.

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