API Production Officer Jobs in Chennai Pharmaceutical Company

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for API Production Officer positions in Chennai's private Pharmaceutical Company sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Execute API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) synthesis reactions in multi-purpose reactors following batch manufacturing records
• Monitor reaction parameters (temperature, pH, pressure) and perform in-process checks per specification
• Maintain detailed batch manufacturing records (BMRs) with accurate entries at each process stage
• Coordinate with QC lab for in-process and intermediate testing and release decisions
• Identify process deviations, initiate incident reports, and participate in CAPA investigation
• Ensure housekeeping, waste disposal, and safety compliance in API manufacturing areas
• Support process scale-up activities from pilot to commercial batch sizes

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Pharm, M.Sc Organic Chemistry, or B.E. Chemical Engineering from a recognized university
• 2 - 6 Years of API manufacturing or bulk drug synthesis experience
• Good understanding of organic synthesis reactions, reaction monitoring, and yield optimization
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements for API manufacturing per ICH Q7 guideline
• Experience writing and following batch manufacturing records in a GMP environment
• Familiarity with reactor operations, distillation, crystallization, and drying processes
• Strong safety awareness for handling hazardous chemicals in API synthesis
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills