Manager -Process Technology

—————————————————————————————————————Designation: Manager – R&D (Process Technology)Astec LifeSciences LtdRabale, Maharashtra, India—————————————————————————————————————Job Title: Technology Transfer in ChargeJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeFunction: R&DBusiness: Astec LifeSciences LtdLocation: Rabale, Maharashtra, IndiaAbout Godrej Agrovet LimitedGodrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, Research & Development focused agri- business Company, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses in which it operates - Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods.About Astec LifeSciences LimitedAstec Life Sciences was established in 1994 as a manufacturer of a wide range of agrochemical and pharmaceutical. In 2015, Astec was acquired by Godrej Agrovet LimitedIn the last 5 years, Astec has pivoted a CDMO player, and has made an additional Capex investment of $45m to install new R&D and manufacturing facilities. Manufacturing sites are located at Mahad, Maharashtra, covering an area of approx. 35 acres closer to seaports with a dedicated warehouse at the port. R&D Centre and Pilot Plant are located at Rabale, MH equipped with best-in-class infrastructure for new product development, Process optimization & LCM studies. All the manufacturing plants are fully/semi-automated with the DCS system to ensure best practices process monitoring and operations. All our new plants are designed with zero-liquid discharge facilities keeping the utmost environmental standards in place. We specialize in multi-step synthesis undertaking complex chemical reactions from R&D stage to commercial plants.We follow Dupont’s Process Safety Management (PSM) – 14 Element Approach to ensure operational excellence & Discipline. We are a 3-star export house recognized by Government of India.Purpose of this position:Responsible for the sustainable process development in coordination with R&D & process Safety team.Leading team of Process engineer for the process & technology development.Coordination with various functions for smooth transfer of Processes.Who are we looking for?Analyzing the observation of Lab trial at R&D and Pilot plant for process optimization & scale up.Review & analyze the Mass balance, energy balance for the R&D & pilot plant process.Responsible for Preparation of BFD PFD, P&ID & Cause & effect matrix for process.Preparation of Standard operation procedure, Operation control Philosophy document for Pilot plant processes.Preparation of Technology transfer package for commercial plant.Leading team of Technology transfer engineer to develop the process in lab & Pilot plant.Analyzing the Process safety data & incorporation of engineering safeguards for process.Hands on experience of Simulation Software like- ASPEN, MIXIT, DYNOCHEM, CHEMCAD.Preparing the project costing for products based on the inhouse & customer process packages.Leading the exploration of new process technology for sustainable process.Ensuring the optimization utilization of resources.Education:BTech/ MTech chemical engineeringExperience:10 years and aboveTechnical Skills:Hands on experience of working in Technology transfer & process development department.Hands on experience of Process engineering calculations.Hands on experience of Simulation Software like- ASPEN, MIXIT, DYNOCHEM, CHEMCADWhat’s in it for you?Be an equal parentChildcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers2 months paid leave for secondary caregiversCaregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travelCoverage for childbirth and fertility treatmentNo place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacyPersons with Disability (PwD) careWe are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare supportOutpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time workMental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counsellingCelebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platformsAn inclusive GodrejBefore you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!We look forward to meeting you.

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