Role Objective / Major Purpose of the Job responsible for operating automated coating machines to apply film, enteric, or sugar layers to compressed tablets. They ensure the uniform appearance and quality of the final product while strictly following cGMP guidelines Principal Tasks & Responsibilities Machine Operations: Set up and run automated tablet coating systems (such as Glatt, or ACG SmartCoater). Solution Preparation: Prepare coating suspensions or solutions exactly according to the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) instructions. Process Checks: Monitor and adjust machine parameters including inlet/outlet temperature, spray rate, atomization air pressure, and pan speed. In-Process Quality Tests: Conduct regular visual checks for coating defects like orange peel, picking, peeling, or color variation. Daily Production Planning:
Execute daily tablet coating schedules provided by the supervisor to achieve shift targets on time. Line Clearance: Perform and document complete room and machine line clearance steps prior to starting a new batch. Yield Monitoring: Weigh the tablets before and after the coating process to calculate weight gain and track total batch yield. BMR Log Entries: Fill out the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) and equipment logbooks accurately in real-time. Washing & Cleaning: Wash, sanitize, and dry the coating pan, spray guns, delivery tubes, and solution tanks after batch completion. Protected Working: Wear mandatory PPE (including chemical goggles, dust masks, and gloves) when handling coating powders or solutions