Pellet Manfacturing Technician/Operator

Technician /Sr. Operator /Operator (Pellets Manufacturing) Process Expertise: Extrusion–Spheronisation & Fluid Bed Coating (FBC) 1. Equipment Operation:   Operate extrusion–spheronisation equipment as per approved Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).   Set up, operate, and monitor extruder, spheroniser, and fluid bed coater to achieve desired pellet quality and yield.   Ensure equipment parameters are maintained as per formulation and process requirements.     2. Batch Processing:   Accurately weigh, measure, and load raw materials and excipients as per batch records.   Execute all stages of the pellet manufacturing process, including wet massing, extrusion, spheronisation, drying, and coating.   Continuously monitor in-process parameters such as pellet size, moisture content, sphericity, and coating weight gain.   3. In-Process Control (IPC):   Perform in-process checks and record results accurately in log books and BMR.   Immediately report any deviations, abnormalities, or equipment malfunctions to the Production Officer /Supervisor.   Maintain required in-process quality standards to ensure uniformity and compliance.   4. Equipment Cleaning & Maintenance:   Perform cleaning, changeover, and minor maintenance of extruder, spheroniser, and fluid bed coater as per SOP.   Ensure proper line clearance before and after batch processing.   Participate in preventive maintenance activities and support qualification/calibration as needed.   5. Documentation & Compliance:   Record all manufacturing activities, process parameters, and observations accurately in relevant documents.   Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and safety guidelines throughout production operations.   Assist in preparing cleaning records, logbooks, and equipment usage records.   6. Safety & Housekeeping:   Follow all safety protocols while handling equipment and materials.   Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.   Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the production area to meet audit and regulatory standards.   7. Coordination & Support:   Work closely with production chemists, supervisors, and QA personnel during batch manufacturing and line clearance.   Support scale-up, validation, and routine commercial batches under supervision.   Assist in training junior operators or new team members.