2–5 years of relevant experience in API process development, R&D;, or analytical/process laboratory operations

Qualification
M.Sc. / M.Pharm / B.Pharm / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Experience in API process development is preferred.

Job Purpose
To support process development, optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer activities for API products. The role involves laboratory experimentation, process evaluation, data generation, documentation, and coordination with analytical, production, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities
Process Development
Execute laboratory experiments for API process development and optimization under defined protocols.

Support development and optimization of synthetic processes for API and intermediates.

Study reaction parameters such as temperature, pH, reaction time, solvent, reagent quantity, and process conditions.

Perform experiments for improving yield, purity, cycle time, and process robustness.

Conduct laboratory trials for process improvements and troubleshooting.

Laboratory Activities




Perform reactions and laboratory-scale experiments safely and accurately.

Handle laboratory equipment such as reactors, filtration systems, centrifuges, dryers, distillation setups, and other process-development equipment.

Prepare samples and coordinate with the analytical team for testing.

Record experimental observations, results, calculations, and conclusions accurately.

Maintain laboratory housekeeping and ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals and samples.

Process Optimization & Scale-Up
Support process optimization and scale-up activities from laboratory scale to pilot/plant scale.

Generate process-development data required for scale-up and technology transfer.

Identify potential process risks and recommend suitable control strategies.

Participate in plant trials and provide technical support during process execution.

Support troubleshooting of process-related issues during scale-up and

📌 Officer Ankleshwar
🏢 Cadila Pharmaceuticals
📍 Ankleshwar