Almelo Private Limited Walk-In Interview for Production & Engineering (API) Roles on 17th May

Almelo Private Limited, a leading manufacturer of API intermediates, KSMs, and specialty chemicals, is hosting a walk-in interview for Production and Engineering roles at its Unit-1 facility in Hyderabad. With USFDA and EDQM-approved plants across Hyderabad, Medak, and Dahej, Almelo is known for its commitment to quality, regulatory compliance (ICH 2022 guidelines), and a fully backward-integrated supply chain. The company, led by experts like Dr. Keshav Deo (330+ global patents), is rated 3.8/5 for skill development (AmbitionBox, 100+ reviews) and employs 500+ professionals.

Event Details

• Date: 17th May 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Venue: Almelo Private Limited, Unit-1, IDA Gandhinagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500037, Telangana, India
• Job Location: Almelo Unit-2, Shabashpally, Shivampet Mandal, Medak – 502334, Telangana
• Contact: +91-8977788714 (Nayeem Syed)
• Email: nayeem.syed@almelochem.com or unit2.hr@almelochem.com for outstation candidates
• Note: Male candidates only with API/Bulk Drug industry experience preferred.
• Source: Official Almelo recruitment announcement (17th May 2025).

Job Opportunities

1. Production (API-Bulk)

• Experience: 0–5 years (Freshers and experienced)
• Qualification: B.Sc., M.Sc. (Chemistry), Diploma, B.E. (Chemical)
• Salary: ₹2.5–5.5 Lakhs/year (estimated, Medak, based on industry standards)
• Required Skills:
  • Good Documentation Practices (GDP): Maintain BMR/BPR, SOPs, and batch records per cGMP.
  • Execute batches as per production schedule, ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Follow clean room practices (ISO 8/Grade D standards).
  • Hands-on experience in:
    • Distillation (fractional, vacuum).
    • Filtrations (centrifuge, Nutsche filter).
    • Drying activities (tray dryer, FBD, VTD).
    • Pressure reactors (SS/GLR, high-pressure hydrogenation).
• Responsibilities:
  • Operate API production equipment (reactors, centrifuges, dryers) in a USFDA-compliant environment.
  • Ensure batch compliance with ICH Q7 and data integrity.
  • Support scale-up, process optimization, and safety audits.
• Preferences:
  • Experience in API/Bulk Drug plants (USFDA/EDQM-approved).
  • Knowledge of QMS (OOS, deviations, CAPA) and 21 CFR Part 11.

2. Engineering (API-Bulk)

• Experience: 2–8 years
• Qualification: ITI, Diploma, B.E., B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical)
• Salary: ₹3.0–7.0 Lakhs/year (estimated)
• Roles:
  • Utility Operations: Manage HVAC, boilers, chillers, and compressed air systems.
  • Plant Maintenance: Handle preventive and breakdown maintenance of API equipment.
  • Electrical Shift Operations: Oversee electrical panels, motors, and UPS systems.
  • Project Engineer: Support equipment installation, qualification, and plant expansion.
• Required Skills:
  • Plant maintenance: Expertise in reactors, pumps, centrifuges, and gear boxes.
  • Utilities: Operate and maintain purified water systems (RO, EDI, WFI).
  • General maintenance: Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues in API plants.
  • Knowledge of cGMP and safety practices (HAZOP, PSM).
• Responsibilities:
  • Perform shift-based maintenance to ensure 100% equipment uptime.
  • Conduct IQ/OQ/PQ for new equipment per USFDA guidelines.
  • Maintain logs and documentation per GDP.
  • Support energy audits and cost-saving initiatives.
• Preferences:
  • Experience in API plants with regulatory audits (USFDA, EDQM).
  • Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems and predictive maintenance.

Why Join Almelo Private Limited?

• Work in a USFDA/EDQM-approved API facility with ICH 2022 compliance.
• Contribute to a portfolio of 50+ APIs and intermediates for global markets.
• Rated 4.0/5 for learning opportunities, with training in cGMP and process safety (AmbitionBox).
• Join a 500+ strong team across 3 manufacturing sites (Hyderabad, Medak, Dahej).
• Career growth in a company with ₹300 Cr+ turnover and 65-acre state-of-the-art plants.

How to Prepare and Attend

Documents to Carry:

• Updated CV (highlighting API experience, specific skills like distillation or plant maintenance).
• Academic mark sheets (B.Sc., M.Sc., Diploma, B.E., B.Tech, ITI).
• Experience certificates (mandatory for 2+ years).
• Last 3 months’ payslips and bank statement.
• Aadhaar, PAN copies.
• 2 passport-size photographs.

Outstation Candidates: Email CV to nayeem.syed@almelochem.com or unit2.hr@almelochem.com with subject “Application for [Production/Engineering] – Medak.”

Preparation Tips:

• Production: Study API processes (distillation, filtration, pressure reactors). Be ready for questions on cGMP, GDP, and clean room protocols. Example: “How do you ensure batch compliance in a pressure reactor?”
• Engineering: Review maintenance of API equipment (centrifuges, reactors) and utilities (purified water systems). Prepare for scenarios like: “How do you troubleshoot a chiller failure?” Study USFDA equipment qualification.
• General: Highlight regulatory audit experience and safety practices (HAZOP, LOTO). Telugu proficiency is a plus.

Interview Process:

• Technical Round: Practical questions on API production (e.g., distillation troubleshooting) or engineering (e.g., motor failure analysis).
• HR Round: Discuss experience, shift flexibility (Medak location), and salary expectations.
• Written Test (possible): Basic chemistry (Production) or mechanical/electrical concepts (Engineering).

Venue Access: Unit-1 is 5 km from Kukatpally Metro Station (15 min by cab). Arrive by 9:00 AM to avoid queues.

Important Notes

• Eligibility: Male candidates only due to shift-based roles in Medak. API/Bulk Drug experience preferred; freshers with relevant qualifications eligible for Production.
• Job Location: All roles are based at Unit-2, Shabashpally, Medak (70 km from Hyderabad, 1.5 hr by road). Confirm relocation feasibility.
• Fraud Alert: Almelo does not charge fees for recruitment. Verify communications via @almelochem.com emails or +91-8977788714. Report suspicious activity to unit2.hr@almelochem.com.
• Previous Applicants: Candidates interviewed in the last 6 months at Almelo should not reapply.

About Almelo Private Limited

Founded in 1980 by Mr. Prasad, Almelo Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based leader in API intermediates, KSMs, and specialty chemicals, with a ₹300 Cr+ turnover. Operating 3 manufacturing sites (Hyderabad, Medak, Dahej), Almelo’s 65-acre Medak plant is designed for ICH 2022 compliance.

With 330+ global patents and approvals from USFDA, EDQM, and WHO-GMP, Almelo serves 30+ countries, focusing on NSAIDs, antifungals, and antidepressants. Its DSIR-recognized R&D center drives innovation in process chemistry.

Join Almelo’s Mission

Join Almelo Private Limited’s mission to deliver high-quality APIs and intermediates that power global healthcare! Attend the walk-in interview on 17th May 2025 in Hyderabad and grow with a regulatory-compliant, innovation-driven leader!