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Apprentice at Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Mumbai, India
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd is hiring for the Cadila Pharmaceuticals Apprentice role in Mumbai, India. Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry preferred. Deadline: Not specified.
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Apprentice Job Details
Location: Mumbai, India
Category: Sales & Marketing Job
Job Code: 18009186
Brand: Manufacturing – Ankleshwar
Job Status: Job Status: 1
Key Responsibilities
1. Analytical Testing: Perform routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, APIs, finished products, and in-process samples. Operate analytical instruments such as: HPLC, GC, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, Karl Fischer, pH meter, Analytical balance, Other laboratory instruments as applicable. Perform testing according to approved specifications, analytical methods, and pharmacopoeial requirements. Calculate, record, and review analytical results accurately.
2. Sample Management: Receive and verify QC samples as per approved procedures. Ensure proper sample identification, labeling, storage, and traceability. Perform sample preparation according to approved methods. Ensure testing is completed within established timelines.
3. Documentation & Data Integrity: In this Cadila Pharmaceuticals apprentice role, maintain laboratory notebooks, worksheets, logbooks, chromatograms, and analytical records. Follow Good Documentation Practices and ALCOA+ data-integrity principles. Ensure raw data and analytical results are complete, accurate, attributable, and traceable. Report documentation errors or data discrepancies immediately.
4. OOS / OOT / Deviation Support: Immediately report OOS, OOT, atypical results, instrument failures, and laboratory incidents. Support laboratory investigations and Root Cause Analysis. Provide required raw data and technical information for investigations. Support implementation of CAPA and corrective actions.
5. Instrument Management: Operate laboratory instruments according to approved SOPs. Perform routine instrument checks and system suitability. Maintain instrument usage and logbook records. Report equipment breakdowns and abnormalities. Support calibration, qualification, and preventive-maintenance activities.
6. Reagents & Standards: Prepare reagents, solutions, mobile phases, and volumetric solutions as per approved procedures. Ensure proper labeling and storage of reagents and solutions. Maintain records for preparation, standardization, and expiry. Monitor availability and expiry of reference standards and laboratory chemicals.
7. Stability Testing: Perform testing of stability samples according to approved protocols and schedules. Maintain stability sample and analytical records. Report atypical or unexpected stability results promptly. Support preparation and review of stability data.
8. GMP / GLP Compliance: Follow GMP, GLP, SOPs, specifications, test methods, and safety procedures. Maintain laboratory housekeeping and 5S. Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits. Participate in audit preparation and implementation of corrective actions.
9. Safety & EHS: Follow laboratory safety procedures and chemical-handling requirements. Wear appropriate PPE. Handle solvents, reagents, compressed gases, and laboratory chemicals safely. Follow laboratory waste-disposal procedures. Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
10. Continuous Improvement: Participate in laboratory productivity and efficiency-improvement initiatives. Support analytical method improvements and troubleshooting. Participate in Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous-improvement activities. Suggest improvements to laboratory processes and documentation.
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
M.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry preferred. B.Sc./B.Pharm with relevant QC experience may be considered. 2–6 years of experience in API/pharmaceutical QC. Good hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC is preferred.
Required Skills
- HPLC / GC analysis
- UV / FTIR / KF
- Wet chemistry
- Analytical method execution
- Sample preparation
- OOS/OOT awareness
- GMP / GLP
- ALCOA+ and data integrity
- Good Documentation Practices
- Instrument handling
- Laboratory safety
- Analytical troubleshooting
Key KPIs
- Timely completion of analytical testing
- Accuracy of analytical results
- Right-first-time testing
- Documentation accuracy
- OOS/OOT reporting and investigation support
- Instrument utilization and compliance
- Stability testing completion
- GMP/GLP compliance
- Data-integrity compliance for the Cadila apprentice job