Are you a recent postgraduate in Microbiology or Biotechnology looking to kickstart your career in the pharmaceutical industry? Lupin, a leading global pharma company, is offering exciting opportunities for Trainee Officers in its Pune Biotech facility. This role is ideal for freshers or candidates with up to 2 years of experience who are passionate about microbiological quality control and cGMP compliance in a state-of-the-art biotech environment.
Joining Lupin means working with a reputed organization known for innovation in biopharmaceuticals. As a Trainee Officer, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to critical microbiology lab operations, ensuring product safety and quality in classified cleanroom areas.
Roles & Responsibilities
In this position, you’ll support essential microbiological activities to maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting environmental monitoring of classified areas and performing water testing, including Bioburden, BET (Bacterial Endotoxin Test), and Sterility testing.
- Preparing media for utility and area monitoring requirements.
- Performing sub-culturing, serial dilutions of standard cultures, Growth Promotion Testing (GPT), and identification of isolates.
- Sampling and testing water samples as per protocols.
- Determining population of Biological Indicators.
- Operating and maintaining equipment such as pH meters, balances (with daily calibration), Autoclaves, Dry Heat Sterilizers (DHS), incubators, air samplers, and particle counters.
- Reporting any deviations, Out of Specifications (OOS) results, or safety risks to the supervisor immediately.
- Familiarity with cGMP requirements, including Change Control, Deviations, OOS handling, sample management, stability studies, and investigation tools.
- Conducting qualification of equipment like Autoclave, DHS, Incubator, and others.
- Performing compressed air sampling and analysis.
- Ensuring overall cGMP compliance and keeping the laboratory audit-ready at all times.
This role provides excellent learning in a regulated pharma setting, perfect for building a strong foundation in QC microbiology.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Post Graduation (M.Sc.) in Microbiology or Biotechnology from a recognized university.
- Experience: 0 to 2 years in a microbiology laboratory, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech industry (freshers are encouraged to apply).
- Competencies: Strong knowledge of microbiological techniques, attention to detail, ability to work in cleanroom environments, good documentation practices, and awareness of cGMP/GLP guidelines.
Candidates should be proactive, safety-conscious, and ready to contribute to team goals in a fast-paced facility.
Salary, Benefits & How to Apply
Lupin offers competitive compensation for entry-level roles in Pune. For Trainee Officer positions in microbiology/QC, the expected salary range is ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per annum (depending on qualifications, skills, and interview performance). Additional benefits typically include:
- Performance-based incentives
- Health insurance and medical facilities
- Training and development programs
- Career growth opportunities in a global organization
To apply for this Trainee Officer role at Lupin Pune Biotech:
Visit the official Lupin careers portal at careers.lupin.com and search for the Trainee Officer position in Pune. Submit your updated resume along with relevant academic documents. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Don’t miss this chance to start your journey with a top pharma leader! Apply soon as opportunities for fresh talent fill up quickly.
