Job Opportunity at Cipla for Junior Team Member | MSc Microbiology Graduates Apply Now
Cipla, one of the most trusted names in the pharmaceutical industry, is hiring for the role of Junior Team Member – Internal Audits/QA/QC/Sterile/Microbiology at its Rangpo, Sikkim facility. This role offers an excellent opportunity for microbiology graduates interested in working at Cipla. It’s an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, gain hands-on experience in microbiology labs, and contribute to quality assurance and regulatory compliance. With opportunities for professional growth and the ability to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this position is ideal for candidates passionate about pharmaceutical quality systems and interested in Cipla’s hiring of microbiology graduates.
- Job Position: Junior Team Member – Internal Audits/ QA/ QC/ Sterile/ Microbiology
- Location: Rangpo, Sikkim, India
- Job ID: 96467
- Division & Department: Quality Assurance & Microbiology
About the Company
Founded in 1935, Cipla Limited is a global pharmaceutical leader known for making medicines accessible, affordable, and innovative. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Cipla operates in over 80 countries and has a diverse portfolio of more than 1,500 products across various therapeutic areas. The company is widely respected for its pioneering role in providing affordable HIV/AIDS medications, respiratory therapies, and cutting-edge generics.
Cipla offers a range of jobs for microbiology graduates, providing hands-on experience in microbiology labs, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, which helps build a strong foundation for a career in pharmaceuticals. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India and abroad, including a strong presence in Sikkim, Cipla emphasizes high standards of cGMP and GLP compliance, ensuring global-quality medicines reach patients on time. Considering Cipla’s hiring of microbiology graduates, it offers a strong career path in pharmaceuticals.
Job Description
Cipla is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Team Member for the role of Internal Audits/QA/QC/Sterile/Microbiology to join its Rangpo, Sikkim facility. The role involves executing activities related to the microbiology laboratory, ensuring compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), and supporting the company’s high standards of quality assurance. This opportunity aligns with Cipla’s hiring of microbiology graduates who are looking to make a difference in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Activities
- Maintain laboratory areas and equipment.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with GLP and cGMP standards.
- Environment Monitoring
- Carry out scheduled monitoring of designated areas.
- Manage release and transfer as per SOP timelines.
- Participate in aseptic process validation and simulations.
- Media and PST Management
- Maintain stock of media and pre-sterilized items.
- Issue materials as per the requirement.
- Water and MLT Analysis
- Perform water analysis as per schedule.
- Conduct MLT and pathogen continuation on time.
- Record, compile, and submit test data for review.
- Dispose of balance samples after analysis.
- Training
- Participate in scheduled training sessions.
- Complete LMS training before the due date.
- Major Challenges
- Ensure timely release of activities.
- Maintain laboratory stock and timely decontamination of materials.
- Key Interactions
- Collaborate with internal team members during daily operations and shift handovers.
- Engage with service engineers, external parties, and calibration/validation teams.
Education Qualification
Postgraduate degree in Microbiology.
Experience and Skills
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in pharma microbiology or quality sections.
- Strong knowledge of pharma processes, microbiology practices, and computer applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
