Shilpa Biologicals Announces hiring for R&D and Production Roles

  • September 8, 2025
  • Employment Info

    Comprehensive Recruitment Campaign Offers Multiple Career Paths in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

    Shilpa Biologicals, a prominent player in the biotechnology sector, has announced an extensive hiring initiative targeting both experienced professionals and fresh graduates for positions across their Research & Development and Production departments. The company is actively seeking candidates for their Dharwad, Karnataka facility, with walk-in interviews scheduled in Pune, Maharashtra.

    Interview Details

    Date & Time: August 8, 2025 (Friday), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM  

    Venue:

    7 Apple Hotel, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra  

    Address: Old Mumbai – Pune Road, behind Siddharth Motors, Kundan Nagar, Laxman Krupa Housing Society, Rasarwadi, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411034

    Available Positions and Requirements

    Research & Development Opportunities

    R&D DSP (Downstream Processing)

    Position: Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager or Senior Executive

    Focus Areas: Design, execution, and optimization of downstream purification processes for mAbs and fusion proteins

    Key Responsibilities: Process development using chromatography, UF/DF, viral inactivation, and filtration systems

    Requirements: Expertise in incorporating purification technologies and developing programs for existing and new molecules

    R&D USP (Upstream Processing)

    Position: Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager or Senior Executive

    Specialization: Mammalian cell culture processes

    Core Functions: Development and maintenance of seed trains, shake flask optimization, and process characterization

    Technical Skills: Exposure to SUM qualification, process characterization, and experimental data analysis

    R&D USP Microbial

    Position: Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager or Senior Executive  

    Expertise Required: Design, execution, and analysis of experiments for microbial strain selection, media optimization, and bioprocess development

    Responsibilities: Analysis of experimental data, interpretation of results, and process optimization

    R&D Analytical

    Position: Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager or Senior Executive

    Specialization: Method development, qualification, and analytical characterization

    Key Areas: Yield analysis, degradation studies, documentation, and compliance protocols

    R&D Bioassay

    Position: Senior Executive

    Requirements: Experience in maintaining laboratory equipment, handling immunoassays, ELISA plate readers, and spectrophotometers

    Focus: Conducting biological assays including ELISA, cell-based, and binding assays for pharmaceutical compounds

    R&D Cell Line Development

    Position: Senior Executive

    Expertise: Cell line maintenance, cell banking, transfections, chemical/electroporation, clone selection

    Responsibilities: Media selection, media optimization, and clean room processes

    R&D Molecular Biology

    Position: Senior Executive

    Technical Skills: Molecular biology techniques including plasmid preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and molecular cloning

    Requirements: Experience with laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with environmental protocols

    Production Department Roles

    Production Mammalian

    Position: Senior Executive

    Experience Required: Hands-on experience with fermenters (200L to 3KL), protein filtration techniques

    Technical Knowledge: AKTA, AEX, CEX, TFF systems

    Additional Requirements: Media preparation, cell count, harvesting, and GMP documentation practices

    Production Microbial

    Position: Senior Executive

    Similar Requirements: Experience with fermenters (200L to 500L), protein filtration techniques

    Systems Expertise: AKTA, AEX, CEX, TFF

    Operational Skills: Media preparation, cell count, harvesting, and rotational shift flexibility

    Special Opportunities for Fresh Graduates

    Shilpa Biologicals is also offering positions specifically designed for fresh talent, with openings for 10-15 trainees in both R&D and Production departments. These positions are ideal for candidates holding Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering, providing an excellent entry point into the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

    Application Process and Requirements

    Interested candidates can submit their applications via email to:

    Primary Contact: hrd_bio@shilpabio.com

    Secondary Contact: harikrishnau@shilpabio.com

    Essential Documentation

    Candidates attending the walk-in interview must bring:

    – Updated CV/Resume

    – Highest qualification certificates

    – Latest increment letter

    – Pay slips from the last 3 months

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