Fermentation Assistant / Executive

Job Title: Fermentation Assistant / Executive

Location: Kakinada, AP

Company: Lyfius Pharma

About Lyfius Pharma is 100% subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma. Its largest API Unit of Aurobindo. Lyfius spread across 236 acres in Kakinada SEZ and it is second largest API manufacturing facility in ASIA.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and motivated personnel for Fermentation department with 3-8 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This role will be pivotal in executing our fermentation processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in fermentation technology and bioprocess optimization.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage fermentation projects from conception through scale-up and production in shift operations.

• Develop and optimize fermentation processes to produce pharmaceutical intermediate products.

• Execute, and analyze the data to improve yield, efficiency, and quality of fermentation processes.

• Handle 50KL to 250 KL fermenters and other reactor operations, including fed-batch, continuous partial harvest systems.

• Monitoring and troubleshooting of Fermenter accessories like flow meters, process vessels, pH and DO sensors, temperature and pressure sensors in shift operations.

• Online documentation of activities and feed monitoring/adjustments as per process requirement, SOP, EOP and BPCR preparation and review.

• Work with various microbial strains, ensuring optimal growth conditions and productivity.

• Optimize processes according to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including downstream processing, analytical development, and quality control.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Coordinate

• Prepare and present technical reports, data summaries, protocols.

Qualifications: • Master's degree or Bachelor’s in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, B.Tech / M.Tech Biotechnology or a relevant field.

• 3-8 years of experience in industrial fermentation, preferably in large scale operations in shifts, including 50-250 KL fermenters, fed-batch, continuous partial harvest system