Roles and Responsibilities
Granulation:
- Operate and maintain granulation equipment (e.g., high shear mixers, fluid bed dryers).
- Perform wet and dry granulation processes, ensuring uniformity and consistency in batches.
- Monitor parameters like moisture content, particle size distribution, and granule flow properties.
Compression:
- Operate tablet compression machines to produce solid dosage forms.
- Monitor compression parameters such as hardness, thickness, weight, and friability.
- Troubleshoot and adjust compression equipment to optimize production.
Coating:
- Oversee the tablet and capsule coating processes, ensuring proper application of film coatings.
- Work with coating machines like pan coaters and fluid bed coaters.
- Monitor and control coating parameters such as spray rate, drying time, and temperature.
Capsule Filling:
- Operate capsule filling machines to ensure accurate dosing of powder or pellets into capsules.
- Perform checks for capsule fill weight and ensure proper capsule sealing.
- Troubleshoot issues related to capsule filling, such as jammed capsules or weight discrepancies.
General Responsibilities:
- Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and safely, adhering to preventive maintenance schedules.
- Maintain a clean and sterile environment in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Perform in-process quality control checks to ensure that the products meet specifications.
- Document all activities, including batch records, machine logs, and quality checks in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with quality control and engineering teams to identify and resolve any production issues.onitor and control process parameters to ensure quality products meet specifications.
- Maintain accurate records of production data and perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve daily targets and improve overall productivity.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines.
