Production Chemist
Scimplify
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
About Us
We are a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with a full stack solution from R&D to manufacturing and doorstep delivery of innovative chemicals. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India we cater to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial chemicals, personal care, and home care industries.
Our B2B fulfillment platform supports businesses globally in developing and manufacturing chemicals from lab to commercial scale. With a team of in-house R&D experts and scientists, we offer custom synthesis and route scouting services to support manufacturers in product development.
We are VC backed - here is a read. We are 450+ people strong and have offices in India, USA, Japan, UAE and Indonesia. We are currently exporting to over 17 countries from India currently.
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Job Title: Production Chemist
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