Apprenticeship Trainee

Sun Pharma; Kamrup Metropolitan, Kamrup; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking an Apprentice Trainee in Sterile Manufacturing to undergo structured training and support production activities in line with cGMP, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. You will gain hands-on exposure to aseptic processing, cleanroom practices, equipment operation, documentation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing systems.

The program covers aseptic techniques, gowning, GDP principles, data integrity, and participation in quality systems and audits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sterile manufacturing activities under supervision.
• Support operations like washing, sterilization, compounding, aseptic filling, visual inspection, packing.
• Follow SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
• Learn aseptic techniques and contamination control procedures.
• Maintain cleanroom behavior and gowning requirements.
• Assist in equipment operation, start-up/shutdown, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain production logbooks and GDP-compliant documentation.
• Support GMP, EHS, SOPs and quality systems training, report abnormalities.

Job description

The Apprentice Trainee Sterile Manufacturing will undergo structured training in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and support production activities in compliance with cGMP, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The trainee will gain hands-on exposure to aseptic processing, cleanroom practices, equipment operation, documentation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing systems.

Manufacturing Support

• Assist in sterile manufacturing activities under the guidance of supervisors and senior production personnel.
• Support operations related:
  • Component Washing and Preparation
  • Sterilization Activities
  • Compounding Operations
  • Aseptic Filling and Sealing
  • Visual Inspection
  • Packing Activities
• Follow approved SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).

Aseptic & Cleanroom Practices

• Learn and adhere to aseptic techniques and contamination control procedures.
• Follow cleanroom behavior and gowning requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards within manufacturing areas.
• Support monitoring and upkeep of classified production areas.

Equipment Handling

• Assist in operation and cleaning of manufacturing equipment.
• Learn basic equipment functions, start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment qualification activities under supervision.

Documentation

• Maintain production logbooks and records as instructed.
• Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Assist in completion of manufacturing and cleaning records.
• Learn Data Integrity principles and documentation requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Support adherence to cGMP practices within production areas.
• Participate in training programs related to GMP, EHS, SOPs, and quality systems.
• Report abnormalities, deviations, or unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Assist during audits and compliance inspections, if required.

Safety Compliance

• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to workplace safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Maintain safe handling practices for materials and equipment.