Ipca is inviting applications for Chemist / Sr. Chemist – Production positions at its Tarapur, Maharashtra manufacturing location. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with hands-on experience in API manufacturing operations and a strong understanding of GMP, GDP, process documentation, safety practices, and production equipment handling.
The role is based at an USFDA approved API manufacturing plant and involves routine production operations, process monitoring, documentation, coordination with cross-functional teams, and support for audits and compliance readiness.
Job Overview
| Company | Ipca |
| Position | Chemist / Sr. Chemist – Production |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical – API Manufacturing |
| Plant | USFDA Approved Plant |
| Location | Tarapur, Maharashtra |
| Work Mode | On site |
| Experience | 3 – 5 Years |
| Qualification | B.Sc. / M.Sc. Chemistry |
Key Responsibilities
- Execute API manufacturing batches as per approved BMRs, SOPs, and production instructions.
- Operate and monitor SS/GLR reactors, centrifuges, ANFD, VTD, dryers, filters, vacuum systems, pumps, and other process equipment.
- Perform reactor charging, reaction monitoring, isolation, filtration, washing, drying, milling, and packing operations.
- Monitor critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, pH, reaction time, agitation, vacuum, and material addition.
- Conduct and record in-process checks and sampling as per approved procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of BMR/BPCRs, equipment logbooks, cleaning records, and other GMP documentation.
- Follow cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), SOPs, EHS requirements, and data-integrity principles.
- Report and support investigation of process deviations, abnormalities, breakdowns, and out-of-specification results.
- Coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, and EHS teams for smooth batch execution.
- Ensure equipment cleaning, line clearance, area cleanliness, and product changeover as per SOPs.
- Maintain yield, productivity, and batch cycle-time targets while ensuring product quality and safety.
- Support process optimization, troubleshooting, scale-up, validation, and technology-transfer activities.
- Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections, including maintaining continuous USFDA inspection readiness.
- Follow safe handling practices for chemicals, solvents, hazardous materials, and process equipment.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry.
Experience Required
- 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in API manufacturing.
- Experience in a USFDA-approved manufacturing facility is preferred.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of GMP and GDP requirements.
- Experience in handling API production processes and process equipment.
- Ability to maintain accurate production documentation and follow SOP-driven operations.
- Awareness of EHS practices related to chemicals, solvents, hazardous materials, and plant equipment.
- Ability to coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, and EHS teams.
Why This Role Is a Good Opportunity
This production role offers an opportunity to work in API manufacturing at a regulated pharmaceutical plant. Candidates with experience in batch execution, process monitoring, GMP documentation, and audit readiness can apply to join Ipca’s production team at Tarapur.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their updated resume and mention the following details in the email:
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
