Apprentice

Biocon; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocon in Hyderabad offers a manufacturing apprenticeship for a one-year, shift-based role (6 days a week).

Candidates with BSc or MSc in chemistry will learn GMP, SOPs, GDP and participate in production, quality and safety processes. You will assist in documentation and data analysis while collaborating with Quality, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Understand GMP requirements during all manufacturing activities.
• Study and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Gain exposure to production areas and manufacturing processes.
• Support production data records and learn GDP and documentation practices.
• Participate in safety/EHS activities and deviation reporting.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) during all manufacturing activities.
• Read and follow SOPs before performing activities.
• Observe manufacturing operations including dispensing, granulation, blending, filling, packaging or biologics manufacturing processes.
• Maintain production documentation and learn GDP; participate in daily production reviews and understand workflow management.
• Support line clearance checks and observe equipment setup, maintenance, and cleaning.

Skills

GMP knowledge

SOP interpretation

Documentation practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry

Job description

Kindly consider the role details for manufacturing apprenticeship.

Kindly be informed this will be a shift based 6-days role, 1 year of apprenticeship and you are further requested to discuss the same during your formal interaction.

Qualification: BSc , MSc in chemistry

1. Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

• Understand and comply with GMP requirements during all manufacturing activities.
• Learn why compliance is critical for patient safety.

2. Read and Follow SOPs

• Study Standard Operating Procedures before performing any activity.
• Learn how manufacturing processes are standardized and controlled.

3. Observe Manufacturing Operations

• Gain exposure to dispensing, granulation, blending, filling, packaging, or biologics manufacturing processes (depending on the facility).

4. Maintain Production Documentation

• Support batch records, logbooks, and manufacturing documentation.
• Learn Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Participate in daily production reviews and understand workflow management.
• Observe equipment setup, operation, cleaning, and maintenance activities.
• Understand the importance of qualified equipment.

7. Support Line Clearance Activities

• Learn how production areas are checked before starting a new batch to prevent mix-ups.

8. Participate in Safety and EHS Activities

• Follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency response processes.

9. Understand Deviation Reporting

• Learn how manufacturing issues, deviations, and incidents are documented and investigated.

10. Assist in Production Data Analysis

• Support collection and review of manufacturing metrics such as yield, downtime, and productivity.
• Work with Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain teams.
• Understand how departments collaborate to deliver products.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, process optimization, or productivity improvement initiatives