Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONDesignation: Executive Engineering - Discovery ChemistryJob Location: BangaloreDepartment: Engineering and MaintenanceAbout SyngeneIncorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene\' s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.Job PurposeMember of maintenance team, enabling Discovery Chemistry operations by upkeep of facilities and maintenance of lab equipment and utilities within the framework of Quality management systems. Ensure equipment availability for Lab operations. Shall be part of the execution team for various strategic initiatives related to automation, digitization, and safety enhancement.Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance for Lab equipment, qualification, and utilities operations and maintenance.
• Shall respond immediately to stoppage of operations due to breakdown or other reasons and turn around at earliest.
• Should handle the documentation related to events / incidents within the quality framework. Should write / change SOPs to standardize maintenance work practices.
• Shall work on spares management ensuring timely availability of required accessories.
• Shall drive execution on various digitization and safety enhancement initiatives in the laboratory and utility area.
• Shall lead team of maintenance technicians, electrician, fitter, plumber etc.
• Shall monitor and record daily energy readings and other KPI\'s like expenses spend, no. of helpdesk calls attended, utilities consumptions, safety incidents, if any, on daily basis and control them.
• Shall work on indenting spares/consumables required for maintenance.
• Shall work in shifts

Educational Qualification:

• Engineering Graduate in Electrical/Mechanical from Institute of repute
• Certification in lean management / six sigma will be an added advantage

Technical/functional Skills:

• Should be well versed with Plant maintenance aspects of Discovery Chemistry Laboratories and within the framework of Quality Management System for facility.
• Should have hands on experience on Plant equipment like Fume hoods, Rotavapors, automation in process, Hydrogenation Lab, Lab ventilation and exhaust system, walk in enclosures, cold storages, basic electrical maintenance and operations and maintenance of Utilities like Chillers, Air compressors, N2 Generators, Vacuum pumps etc., Should be technically thorough on control logic automation.
• Should have hands on experience in Lab modifications and infra projects from concept to execution till commissioning.
• Should be well versed with QMS framework in digital environment, change management, deviation, report writing, equipment qualification etc. working closely with the team from Quality Assurance.
• Should be hands-on in SAP for raising purchase requests, getting the required spares stocked by working closely with Sourcing team.

Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of similar experience
• Exposure to CRO and API manufacturing is necessary

Behavioral Skills:

• Adherence to safe practices, commitment to integrity and quality.
• Should be an excellent communicator in English with listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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