Assoc Prod Development Eng(Process Safety and Technology Transfer )

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Assoc Prod Development Eng at First Development Batch (FDB), you will partner with operations function which is interface between R&D and Production ww. Department Ensure continuous workflow output with excellence – no deviation in production sites ww after First Batch manufactures in lab. In this role, you will report to the Team Manager First Development Batch.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Ensure FDB operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Promote and maintain safety culture; attend and conduct/execute regular safety trainings and audits
• Safety investigation of new product introductions.
• Works with the Scheduler to ensure that the batches schedule is kept current and raw materials are kept in stock.
• Track and review experiment by maintaining robust review process; Maintenance of logbooks, Creation of documents, SOPs and reports following, electronic notebook maintenance ISO norms etc.
• Maintain all necessary spare parts available at site related in order for smooth running of equipment.
• Supervise the use of chemical and physical analysis in the lab for immediate control of FDB process.
• Regular supervision of equipment maintenance and calibration on SAP.
• Organize regular housekeeping in the respective lab.
• Establish a proper schedule for annual maintenance cost.
• Prepare and maintain supportive documents-based IMS (Integrated Management System.
• Support ISO certification and improve documentation according to HQ standards.
• Knowledge of SAP, Electronic notebook understanding etc.
• Ensure effective communication process that drives sustained performance. Sends reports, and updates to global counterpart on projects at regular intervals.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10 % of Travel is required.
• Raw Material understanding and procurement.

Skills You Bring:

• B.Tech / B.Sc. (Chemical Eng/Chemistry/Process engineering)
• 0- 3 years of relevant professional experience (Production scale-up, production technology transfer) in in specialty chemical / Pharmaceutical industry. 
• Excellent English language skills in speech and writing.
• Quick adaptability
• Understanding the project tasks and planning next steps
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivation, out of the box thinking, self-accountability, and strong sense of ownership.

Preferred Skills: (Optional)

• Special interest in developing and up-scaling of technical processes.
• Troubleshooting approach
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented thinking skills, team spirit, sense of dedication.
• Sense of cooperation and communication.
• Excellent understanding of MS office tools such as Excel, power point etc.
• Experience in working laboratories, developing formulations & products, and qualification.

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