Cadila Pharmaceuticals has announced an exciting opportunity for M.Sc Chemistry freshers to join its R&D API team as an Apprentice. This 6-month apprenticeship program is designed for candidates who want to start their career in pharmaceutical research and API development.
Fresh graduates with strong knowledge of organic chemistry and pharmaceutical synthesis will gain hands-on exposure to laboratory processes, scale-up techniques, and API research activities under experienced scientists.
This is a great opportunity for M.Sc Chemistry / Organic Chemistry graduates (2025–2026 batch) to build industry experience in pharmaceutical R&D and API synthesis.
Job Overview
- Role: Apprentice – R&D (API)
- Company: Cadila Pharmaceuticals
- Duration: 6 Months Apprenticeship
- Location: Dholka, Gujarat, India
- Qualification: M.Sc (Chemistry / Organic Chemistry)
- Experience: Freshers (2025 / 2026 Batch)
Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates working as R&D API Apprentices will be involved in:
- Supporting scientists in API research and development activities
- Assisting in laboratory synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Performing reaction monitoring, purification, and characterization tasks
- Learning lab scale-up and chemical process development
- Maintaining accurate documentation as per GLP and R&D protocols
- Collaborating with research teams to improve process efficiency and product quality
Required Qualifications
Candidates applying for the Cadila Pharmaceuticals R&D Apprentice role should have:
- M.Sc in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
- Strong understanding of organic chemistry concepts and reactions
- Interest in pharmaceutical R&D and API synthesis
- Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and analytical methods
- Ability to work in a research-driven environment
Skills Preferred
Employers prefer candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in drug development and pharmaceutical chemistry
- Ability to learn chemical process scale-up
- Good documentation and laboratory practices
Benefits of the Apprenticeship
This R&D API apprenticeship at Cadila Pharmaceuticals offers:
- Hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical API research
- Opportunity to work with experienced R&D scientists
- Training in lab scale-up and synthesis processes
- Real-world experience in drug development laboratories
- A strong foundation for a career in pharmaceutical R&D, API manufacturing, or process chemistry
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply by sending their updated resume.
📧 Email: drashti.chaudhari@cadilapharma.com
Applicants should include the subject line:
“Application for R&D API Apprentice – M.Sc Chemistry”
Early applications are recommended as positions may fill quickly.