Description

Role Objective / Major Purpose of the Job

To drive the successful lab-scale demonstration, process optimization, and technology transfer of current synthetic molecules from R&D; to full-scale manufacturing. The role focuses on scaling up unit operations safely and cost-effectively through engineering calculations, troubleshooting plant deviations (OOS/failed batches), and coordinating with cross-functional teams (CFT) to ensure seamless execution, regulatory compliance, and capacity enhancement.

Principal Tasks & Responsibilities
Understanding the process details with the concerned scientist through lab-level experiments and discussing potential operational challenges at the plant level.
Optimizing operational parameters across various unit operations (e.g., crystallization, distillation, drying, extraction) based on energy efficiency, cost reduction, and safety guidelines.
Identifying facility requirements, including equipment and utilities, required for smooth production execution.




Investigating root causes for failed plant batches and conducting laboratory trials to implement corrective solutions.
Driving solvent recovery initiatives and optimizing process parameters for system capacity enhancement.
Scaling up products from R&D; to plant level using accurate engineering calculations and reaction kinetics evaluation.
Maintaining complete accuracy and proper archiving of technical documents and records to ensure seamless retrievability.
Upholding high quality and EHS safety standards across all laboratory and scale-up activities.

• Coordinating with R&D;, TT, ARL, EHS, Engineering, and Plant teams to ensure seamless execution of technology transfer activities. • Planning and executing particle size distribution (PSD) batches and experiments using Air Jet Mills and Multimills.

Key Skills & Competencies

Functional / Technical:

Process Study, Equipment Equivalency Study, and Technical Documentation.

Behavioural:

Awareness of Result Orientation, Process Orientation, and Creative Mindset.

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