Chemical Engineer - API R&D

8 - 12 years

8 - 15 Lacs

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  • Develop and optimize synthetic processes for APIs at lab and kilo scale in collaboration with chemists and process scientists.
  • Design experiments using DoE (Design of Experiments) and perform reaction engineering studies for critical unit operations.
  • Evaluate process scalability, safety, and sustainability for seamless technology transfer to the manufacturing plant.
  • Perform material and energy balance, process simulation, and equipment sizing.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation: PFDs, P&IDs, risk assessments, scale-up reports, and technology transfer dossiers.
  • Participate in process hazard analysis (PHA), HAZOP, and safety assessments.
  • Troubleshoot scale-up and manufacturing challenges in coordination with the production team.
  • Support regulatory documentation including DMFs and QbD filings.
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams including Analytical R&D, Quality Assurance, and EHS.
  • Well versed about current Lachanophobia in API Manufacturing Like Flow Chemistry, Sono Chemistry & Photo Chemistry.

Qualifications

  • B.E./B. Tech or M.E./M. Tech in Chemical Engineering.
  • 25 years of experience in API process development or R&D (pharma industry).
  • Solid understanding of chemical reaction engineering, kinetics, and unit operations.
  • Familiarity with cGMP, ICH guidelines, QbD, and regulatory expectations for APIs.
  • Hands-on experience in lab-scale and kilo-lab equipment (reactors, filtration, drying).
  • Exposure to simulation tools (Aspen Plus, ChemCAD, or equivalent) is preferred.

Interested Candidates can share their cv with purnima.chauhan@walterbushnell.com

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