Apprentice – Production

PolyPeptide Laboratories B.V.; Thane; On-site; INR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

PolyPeptide Laboratories B.V. in Ambernath offers a Production Apprentice program to train in manufacturing operations, ensuring GMP, safety and quality requirements.

The role involves assisting in daily production activities, equipment setup and operation, following batch instructions, and maintaining records. Duration of the program is 1 year with opportunities for shift work and hands-on development.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Good documentation practices.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts, if required.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day production activities under supervision.
• Support equipment cleaning, setup, and operation.
• Follow batch manufacturing instructions and SOPs.
• Maintain production records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Assist in material handling and line clearance activities.
• Report any abnormalities or deviations to supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in production areas.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Documentation practices

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to work in shifts

Eagerness to learn

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, MSc or BSc Chemistry

Job description

Department: Production

Location: Ambernath

Reports To: Production Manager / Shift In-charge

About PolyPeptide Group

PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries ("PolyPeptide") is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.

OUR VALUES

Trust: We build and maintain trust in all our relationships - both with each other and with our customers. We support each other and work as a team.

Innovation: We are curious and driven by finding smart solutions to the challenges we face.

Excellence: We always strive to deliver high quality and adapt to meet the needs of our customers.

Job Summary

The Production Apprentice will undergo structured on-the-job training in manufacturing operations, learning production processes while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day production activities under supervision.
• Support equipment cleaning, setup, and operation.
• Follow batch manufacturing instructions and SOPs.
• Maintain production records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Assist in material handling and line clearance activities.
• Report any abnormalities or deviations to supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in production areas.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, MSc or BSc Chemistry

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Good documentation practices.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts, if required.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills.

Training Exposure

• Manufacturing Operations
• GMP & GDP Practices
• Batch Documentation
• Equipment Operation
• Safety & EHS
• Process Compliance

Duration: 1 Year