Sector
Life Science
Keyword

Chemist

Pharmaceutics

Minimum - B Sc. in Industrial Chemistry

Will be updated

The tasks a Chemist, Industrial is expected to perform include:

Analysing samples of heavy chemicals, hydrogenation of oils,fertilizers, cosmetics etc., at different stages of production to ensure stipulated correct chemical composition of end product

Studying chemical properties of raw ingredients, chemical reactions being effected, and composition of final product to determine most economic qualitative and quantitative production processes

Applying findings in collaboration with Production Manager and Chemical Engineer

Prescribing rate of feeding of raw materials, testing samples at different stages of production, regulating chemical reactions by various processes such as application or pressure or vacuum, introduction of catalyst, evaporation, and filtration to ensure stipulated qualitative and quantities control

Testing samples of final product and making any needed adjustments in manufacture process to maintain prescribed standards

Knowledge of analysing samples at different stages of production

Skilled at understanding chemical properties of raw materials

Ability to regulate chemical reactions by various processes

Well-versed in testing samples and final products

Will be updated

Exceptional communicator

Strong interpersonal skills

Research and problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Technical abilities

It is not a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

The job is considered hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards may include back aches, infections, allergies, slips and falls, general fatigue, nausea, burns, etc.

Health risks include exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants, drugs, anaesthetic gases, solvents, paints, heavy chemicals, fertilizers and compressed gases, potential exposure to allergens, working in wet locations, lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive tasks etc.

For candidates with up to 2 yearsof experience ?INR25,000 toINR26,000 per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 yearsof experience ?INR30,000 toINR40,500 per month

For candidates with over 5 yearsof experience ?INR45,500 toINR50,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Growth of Indian Pharmaceuticals Sector

Life Science Sector has three sub-sectors Pharmaceuticals, Bio-pharmaceuticals and Contract Research. Pharmaceutical industry falls under the broader umbrella of Life Sciences. Pharmaceutical industry is further classified into five sub-segments - Domestic Formulation Companies, Export Oriented Formulation Companies, API Manufacturers, Contract Manufacturing of Formulations, and Nutraceuticals Products. Apart from core sub segments, Pharmaceutical is affected by Biopharmaceuticals and Contract research. Currently, the Indian pharmaceuticals sector ranks third globally in terms of volume sales and 10th, in terms of value. With the evolution of the sector, the boundaries between these sub-sectors are getting blurred. Biotechnologists are increasingly catering to pharma clients, while pharma companies now have biotech products in their fold.

Indian pharmaceuticals sector has increasingly demonstrated growth in mid-teens over the last few years- inherent nature makes it recession proof. The pharmaceuticals sector presents diverse and lucrative opportunities for both domestic and foreign multinational companies.

The sector is expected to reach US$ 60 billion in 2017 (CAGR of 18 percent)

whereas the industry size is expected to reach of US$ 100 billion by 2020, thereby employing 1.5 million people in the sector by 2015, 1.898 million by 2018 and 2.464 million by 2022.

Pharmaceutical industries and institutions

Research institutes

Schools and government laboratories

Industries involved in manufacturing and processing of food and beverage products such as cheese, noodles, jams, biscuits and readymade food

Towns and cities across India