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Production Chemist

Aliases: Manufacturing Chemist, Chemist Production

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences


JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Production Chemist is expected to perform include:

  • Supervising the production process
  • Providing production schedules and necessary guidelines to Production Operators
  • Preparing directions for Junior Chemists/Production Operators for each step in the production process
  • Reviewing documentation and ensuring all in-process checks are carried out as per the standard operating process
  • Maintaining good manufacturing practices and conditions suitable for production of quality goods
  • Communicating any equipment breakdown to the maintenance team
  • Training Junior Chemists/Production Operators
  • Checking, maintaining, sourcing and planning sufficient and quality stock of materials and chemicals
  • Developing standard operating procedures to improve efficiency
  • Facilitating audits as a production team member
  • Maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment
  • Co-ordinating with the Shift Supervisor, cross functional teams and within the team
WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2
  • It is not a desk job
  • Need to handle a team of Junior Chemists/Production Operators 
  • Travelling is not required for the role
  • Part-time work is not available
  • Work from home option is not available
Working hours
  • Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
  • Shift system may be available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1
  • Preferably, Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy/Mechanical & Chemical Engineering./B. Pharmacy/Graduate in Science Or M.Pharmacy/Masters in Science
  • Certified training for Production Chemist (programme aligned to LFS/Q0202 released by Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council)
KEY COMPETENCIES 1
  • Knowledge of production equipment
  • In-depth understanding and knowledge of good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
  • Knowledge of the ideal conditions for working of equipment, their calibrations, inspections and maintenance schedule
  • Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the production area
  • 1 year of training for entry level Chemist
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, government rules and regulations and standards of manufacturing
  • Basic knowledge of formulations and API, fundamental science of API production and various formulations
  • Basic knowledge of production planning, supervising and delegating
  • Knowledge of documentation as per GMP and QMS guidelines
  • Knowledge of safety standards to be followed and how to deal with an emergency
  • Knowledge of job safety analysis for various production machines and equipment
  • Knowledge of process safety analysis and handling hazards
  • Knowledge of audits, importance of documentation and basics of production data analysis
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1
  • Knowledge of chemical substances, their characteristics and required precaution and safety measures
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Planning and organizing skills
AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 
  • Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    http://manipal.edu/mcops-manipal.html
     
  • University institute of pharmaceutical sciences
    http://uips.puchd.ac.in/
     
  • Jamia Hamdard
    http://jamiahamdard.edu/
     
  • Affiliated Training Partners of Life Science Sector Skill Development Council
     
  • The National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme
     
  • Affiliated Training Partners of Life Science Sector Skill Development Council
AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 


SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES 


CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 3, 5, 6, 7, 8

Unit Head - Manufacturing

             ↑

Manufacturing Head

             ↑

Production Block/Plant/Section Head

              ↑

Production Manager

              ↑

Production Chemist

              ↑

Production Operator

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS 4
  • For candidates with experience of up to 2 years - Rs 12,500 to Rs 25,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 4

Generally, 2 to 4 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 4

Pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing/production companies

KEYWORDS 
  • Production Chemist
  • Manufacturing Chemist
OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
StandardCodeDescription
NCO 20152262.0101Chemist, Pharmaceuticals/Production Chemist
ISCO 20082113Chemists
NIC 200821001
Manufacture of medicinal substances used in the manufacture of
pharmaceuticals: antibiotics, endocrine products, basic vitamins; opium
derivatives; sulpha drugs; serums and plasmas; salicylic acid, its salts and
esters; glycosides and vegetable alkaloids; chemically pure sugar etc.
QP ReferenceLFS/Q0202Production Chemist
NSQFLevel 5Not available​
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http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Life-Sciences-Health-Care/gx-lshc-2015-life-sciences-report-india.pdf
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