Trainee

About the Role

Assist in solvent recovery operations at Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in operating solvent recovery systems as per approved SOPs.
• Monitor and record operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, vacuum, flow, reflux, level, and distillation conditions.
• Assist in solvent recovery operations involving distillation, fractional distillation, condensation, separation, and collection.
• Ensure proper charging of solvent/feed material to recovery equipment as per approved batch instructions.
• Monitor equipment such as distillation vessels, condensers, receivers, vacuum systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and related utilities.
• Collect and transfer recovered solvents to designated storage tanks/containers as per approved procedures.
• Ensure proper identification, labeling, and status of recovered and rejected solvents.
• Perform routine checks of equipment and report abnormalities, leakage, unusual noise, pressure fluctuations, or other unsafe conditions.
• Maintain batch records, equipment logbooks, checklists, and operational records accurately and on time.
• Follow approved SOPs, GMP, EHS, and safety procedures during all operations.
• Assist in solvent sampling and coordinate with QC for analysis and testing.
• Ensure recovered solvent is released for reuse only after appropriate QC/QA approval.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S standards in the Solvent Recovery Plant.
• Follow safe handling practices for flammable, toxic, corrosive, and hazardous solvents.
• Use required PPE and follow permit-to-work, LOTO, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Assist in equipment cleaning, line clearance, and changeover activities as per SOP.
• Support preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities in coordination with Engineering/Maintenance.
• Report process deviations, spills, leaks, equipment failures, and safety incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Assist in improving solvent recovery yield, purity, energy efficiency, and recovery cycle time.
• Coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Warehouse, Engineering, and EHS departments for smooth operations.
• Participate in training programs related to GMP, process safety, fire safety, chemical handling, and emergency response.

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic understanding of distillation and solvent recovery processes.
• Basic knowledge of heat transfer, mass transfer, vacuum systems, and condensation.
• Familiarity with API/pharmaceutical manufacturing practices.
• Basic understanding of GMP documentation and SOP compliance.
• Awareness of handling and storage requirements for flammable solvents.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Key Skills

• Good observation and monitoring skills
• Safety-conscious approach
• Basic process troubleshooting
• Accurate documentation
• Teamwork and communication
• Willingness to work in shifts
• Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions
• Basic understanding of chemical/process equipment