Officer / Executive – Downstream Mammalian Production | Lupin, Pune

Pharma Job Hunt; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lupin Limited invites qualified biopharma professionals to join its Biotech Facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The role focuses on Downstream Mammalian Production, ensuring alignment with international cGMP standards and facility safety.

The candidate will operate DSP unit operations, oversee QA documentation, support production campaigns, and uphold cleanroom readiness across downstream equipment and production bays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences from a recognized university.
• 1–5 years of hands‑on downstream mammalian bioprocessing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of filtration, chromatography systems, equipment validation, and cGMP compliance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Execute DSP unit operations including chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), Virus Filtration (VF), and virus inactivation.
• Ensure DSP execution adheres to global cGMP guidelines and plant safety protocols.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting of DSP unit steps and monitor CPPs during production runs.
• Manage bulk process buffer preparation, cleaning validation protocols, and performance qualifications (PQ).
• Draft, review, and maintain quality control documents including Batch Production Records (BPR), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and study protocols.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams during active production campaigns to support uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure cleanliness and cleanroom readiness for all downstream equipment and production bays.
• Manage washing, sterilization, and preparation of production glassware, tubing assemblies, and accessories.

Skills

Downstream processing

Initial cGMP

Chromatography

TFF

Virus filtration

Virus inactivation

Cleaning validation

BPR documentation

Education

Biotechnology/Bio Life Sciences (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

Chromatography systems

Filtration systems

Equipment validation

Cleanroom protocols

Job description

Company: Lupin Limited
Department: Biotech Production (Downstream Processing)
Location: Pune Biotech Facility, Maharashtra, India
Experience Required: 1–5 Years
Education Qualification: Graduation / Post Graduation in Biotechnology (B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech)

Job Overview

Lupin Limited is inviting qualified biopharma professionals to join our state-of-the-art Biotech Facility in Pune. The candidate will drive Downstream Mammalian Production operations, ensuring full alignment with international cGMP standards, cleaning validations, equipment maintenance, and facility safety norms.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute essential Downstream Processing (DSP) unit operations including chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), Virus Filtration (VF), and virus inactivation.
• Ensure bioprocess execution strictly adheres to global cGMP guidelines and plant safety protocols.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting of DSP unit steps and monitor critical process parameters (CPPs) during production runs.
• Manage bulk process buffer preparation, cleaning validation protocols, and performance qualifications (PQ).
• Draft, review, and maintain quality control documents including Batch Production Records (BPR), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and study protocols.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams during active production campaigns to support uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure strict cleanliness, upkeep, and cleanroom readiness for all downstream equipment and production bays.
• Manage washing, sterilization, and preparation of production glassware, tubing assemblies, and associated accessories.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology or relevant Life Sciences from a recognized university.
• Experience: 1 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in downstream mammalian bioprocessing within a commercial biopharmaceutical setup.
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of filtration, chromatography systems, equipment validation, and cGMP compliance protocols.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Agility: Ability to adapt seamlessly to production timelines and evolving operational demands.
• Innovation & Creativity: Proactive approach to process troubleshooting and operational efficiency.
• Customer Centricity: Dedication to delivering high‑purity biological therapeutics that meet global quality standards.
• Developing Talent: Strong collaborative mindset focused on peer support and cross‑functional team growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Lupin Limited does not charge any placement fee or security deposit at any stage of the recruitment process. All hiring is conducted through Lupin’s formal HR channels.