Scimplify
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scimplify.com
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About Scimplify
Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.
We enable 1000+ business across 30+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production.We have raised $40 million in Series B funding, taking its total funding to $54 million. The round was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments.We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.
Job Summary
The Production Chemist (API) is responsible for executing and monitoring chemical manufacturing processes for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). The role involves ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production operations while maintaining high-quality standards as per regulatory guidelines such as GMP.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute batch manufacturing processes for APIs as per Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR)
- Monitor reaction parameters (temperature, pressure, pH, etc.) and ensure process consistency
- Handle scale-up activities from lab/pilot to plant level
- Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety protocols
- Maintain proper documentation of production activities and logs
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams for sampling, testing, and release of intermediates and APIs
- Troubleshoot process deviations and implement corrective actions
- Optimize yield, reduce waste, and improve process efficiency
- Ensure proper handling of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
- Support validation and qualification activities (process validation, equipment qualification)
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in the production area
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and API synthesis
- Hands-on experience in chemical reactions, distillation, crystallization, filtration, drying
- Familiarity with regulatory standards like GMP, ICH guidelines
- Knowledge of process safety and hazard analysis (HAZOP preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams) and SOPs
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Good documentation and reporting skills
- Team collaboration and communication skills
Required Skills
Production, API Production, Chemist
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