Company Description:
Biocon Limited is India's largest innovation-led biopharmaceutical company, serving customers in over 120 countries. Focused on enhancing global healthcare, Biocon develops affordable solutions for chronic diseases, addressing unmet medical needs. With expertise in biologics and biosimilars, Biocon has built one of the largest biosimilar pipelines targeting diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and more. The company also offers cutting-edge discovery and development services through its subsidiary, Syngene. Ranked among the Top 10 Best Employers in the biotech industry by Science magazine, Biocon is committed to delivering life-saving therapies globally.
About the Role:
Department: Process Engineering - Upstream & Downstream - Biosimilars Manufacturing
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle upstream and downstream process operations efficiently.
- Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot process performance to ensure quality and productivity.
- Support process development, scale-up, and technology transfer activities.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, and safety guidelines.
- Analyze process data and prepare technical reports and documentation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Production, QA, QC, and Maintenance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
- Assist in validation, qualification, and audit activities.
Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of bioprocess/chemical process engineering.
- Hands-on exposure to:
- Upstream processes (fermentation, cell culture, etc.)
- Downstream processes (filtration, purification, chromatography, etc.)
- Knowledge of GMP, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Qualifications
- Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc in Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology / Bioprocess Engineering or related field.
- Experience: 2–7 Years
