Engineer – Research & Development

Job Title: Engineer – Research & Development (R&D)

Industry Type: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology / Life Sciences

Role Category: Entry to Mid-Level – R&D Execution / Process Development

Department: Research & Development (API / Formulations / Process Engineering / Biotech)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Manufacturing Location: Mumbai

Experience Range:

2 – 5 Years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in process development, scale-up, or equipment engineering support in formulation or API units.

Salary Range (INR):

₹5 – ₹10 Lakhs per annum (based on experience, expertise, and location)

Educational Qualification:

Mandatory: B.E. / B.Tech – Chemical Engineering / Pharmaceutical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Preferred: M.Tech / M.S. in relevant disciplines; training in GMP, QbD, or process engineering is a plus

Role Overview:

The R&D Engineer supports development, optimization, and scale-up of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment, working closely with formulation scientists, production, and validation teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and optimization of new pharmaceutical processes (formulation/API)

Conduct equipment trials, process simulations, and scale-up studies

Evaluate process parameters for batch consistency, yield, and regulatory compliance

Work with formulation scientists to translate lab processes into pilot/manufacturing scale

Document experimental data, engineering protocols, and process development reports

Support validation and qualification of equipment and processes

Ensure adherence to GMP, EHS, and engineering compliance standards

Coordinate with QA, QC, production, and maintenance teams for smooth tech transfer

Analyze deviations and support root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA implementation

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and utilities

Familiarity with cGMP, ICH, and regulatory norms

Experience with scale-up, batch documentation, and process troubleshooting

Basic understanding of QbD, DoE, and statistical analysis

Good technical documentation and problem-solving skills

Team player with ability to work in cross-functional environments

Hands-on exposure to process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, MATLAB) is a plus