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Biocon Limited Research Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 May 2021

Biocon Limited Research Intern Interview Experiences

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I was interviewed before May 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. There were many questions during the interview .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview for R & D needs a sound knowledge of your basics like microbio, biochem and others. Since I am interning with process team bioprocess, optimization and related to that was asked
Overall it was a nice experience

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Asked some python based questions on handling structured data. Problem solving questions,puzzles. How would you see yourselves in 5 years.
  • Q2. Discussion on joining and package.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Coding round
Experience: Basic python questions were given to be solved in 30 minutes.

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Panel interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should have good laboratory knowledge
Be confident
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. How to handle and quench pyrophoric chemical in reaction.
  • Ans. 

    Pyrophoric chemicals can be handled and quenched by using inert gases, specialized containers, and proper disposal methods.

    • Use inert gases such as nitrogen or argon to displace air and prevent ignition.

    • Store and handle pyrophoric chemicals in specialized containers such as air-tight glass ampoules or sealed metal containers.

    • Dispose of pyrophoric chemicals properly by contacting a hazardous waste disposal company.

    • Exampl...

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  • Q2. Name reactions based on palladium chemistry and copper chemistry
  • Ans. 

    Palladium and copper chemistry are widely used in organic synthesis. Some important reactions include Suzuki coupling, Heck reaction, Sonogashira coupling, and Ullmann reaction.

    • Suzuki coupling: cross-coupling reaction between an organoboron compound and an organic halide or triflate catalyzed by a palladium complex

    • Heck reaction: coupling of an aryl or vinyl halide with an alkene in the presence of a palladium catalyst

    • S...

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  • Q3. Different oxidising and reducing agent for ester reduction,cyano reduction, alchol oxidation
  • Ans. 

    Different oxidising and reducing agents used for ester reduction, cyano reduction, and alcohol oxidation.

    • Ester reduction: Lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4), sodium borohydride (NaBH4), diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBAL-H)

    • Cyano reduction: Lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4), sodium borohydride (NaBH4)

    • Alcohol oxidation: Chromium trioxide (CrO3), potassium permanganate (KMnO4), Jones reagent (CrO3/H2SO4)

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  • Q4. Indole, oxazole and isoxazole synthesis route

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you don't know answer please say i don't know , next question please. Don't try to fool manager with here and there answers.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

30 min containing varieties of test

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - work on basics

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Asked some python based questions on handling structured data. Problem solving questions,puzzles. How would you see yourselves in 5 years.
  • Q2. Discussion on joining and package.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Coding round
Experience: Basic python questions were given to be solved in 30 minutes.

Research Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 9 Sep 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What symptoms mice will if you give neurotoxin to mice

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very basic questions, be pleasant at the time of interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself and why I'm hairing you
Round 3 - Research 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Research work done in m.pharm
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Final selection is required

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My name is ayush dubey thank you for given me the opportunity
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Named reactions , functional froup interconversion, analytical data interpretations, retrosynthetic analysis, scheme design of target molecule.
  • Q2. Nmr characterization, FG Interconversion, awareness of pyrophoric reagents.
  • Q3. LCMS halogens peakspattern .
  • Q4. Nmr data interpretation.
  • Q5. Functional group intercinversion, retrosynthesis.
  • Q6. C- C bond formation , C-N bond formation.
  • Q7. Reaction mechanisms

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident about your skill and your previous technical experience.

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