Granulation Officer

A Granulation Officer in a pharmaceutical company is responsible for carrying out the granulation stage of tablet manufacturing in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety regulations. The role ensures that products meet quality standards while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate granulation equipment such as high-shear granulators, fluid bed dryers (FBD), rapid mixer granulators (RMG), multi-mills, and vibro sifters
• Weigh and dispense raw materials according to Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)
• Perform wet or dry granulation processes as specified in manufacturing procedures
• Monitor critical process parameters such as mixing time, temperature, moisture content, and drying time
• Carry out in-process checks and report any deviations
• Complete and maintain accurate batch documentation and logbooks
• Clean and sanitize equipment and manufacturing areas according to SOPs
• Ensure compliance with GMP, cGMP, and company quality policies
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Production teams
• Troubleshoot equipment or process issues and escalate when necessary
• Participate in equipment qualification, validation, and calibration activities
• Maintain workplace safety and follow health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering or a related science discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (entry-level positions may accept fresh graduates)
• Knowledge of GMP, cGMP, SOPs, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with tablet manufacturing and granulation techniques

Salary

N150,000 - N200,000 per month

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: nosa@svnl.in using the job title as the subject of the email.