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Cipla Officer Microbiology Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 12 Sep 2021

Cipla Officer Microbiology Interview Experiences

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Officer Microbiology Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ganesh Pandharinath Musale

posted on 12 Sep 2021

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Types of sterilization?
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  • Q2. Gram staining procedure
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. Gram negative bacteria and positive bacteria name
    • Add your answer
  • Q4. Autoclave principles?
    • Add your answer
  • Q5. Media preparation and media composition name...ex. nutrient agar
    • Add your answer
  • Q6. Self background
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study proper...
Knowledge about microbiology..

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Junior Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

Cipla Health user image Rushi Nikam

posted on 19 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in May 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(10 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself ?
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. What do you know about environmental monitoring?
  • Ans. 

    Environmental monitoring involves the systematic sampling and analysis of air, water, soil, and other environmental factors to assess the impact of human activities.

    • Environmental monitoring helps to identify potential sources of pollution and assess the effectiveness of pollution control measures.

    • It involves collecting samples from various environmental media such as air, water, and soil, and analyzing them for polluta...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q3. What is microbial limit testing?
  • Ans. 

    Microbial limit testing is a process used to determine the total number of viable microorganisms present in a sample.

    • It involves testing for the presence of bacteria, yeast, and mold in a sample.

    • The results help determine if the sample meets regulatory requirements for microbial contamination.

    • Microbial limit testing is commonly used in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries.

    • Examples of tests include total aerobi...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q4. 3 examples of fungi,5 examples of gram positive, five example of gram negative organisms?
    • Add your answer
  • Q5. Difference between Fungi and bacteria?
  • Ans. 

    Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that reproduce through spores and have cell walls made of chitin, while bacteria are prokaryotic organisms that reproduce through binary fission and have cell walls made of peptidoglycan.

    • Fungi are eukaryotic, while bacteria are prokaryotic

    • Fungi reproduce through spores, bacteria reproduce through binary fission

    • Fungi have cell walls made of chitin, bacteria have cell walls made of peptidog

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q6. What is spore forming organisms?
    • Add your answer
  • Q7. Are you okay with working in shifts?
    • Add your answer
  • Q8. Gram staining principal?
    • Add your answer
  • Q9. Types of environmental monitoring?
  • Ans. 

    Types of environmental monitoring include air quality monitoring, water quality monitoring, soil quality monitoring, and noise monitoring.

    • Air quality monitoring involves measuring pollutants such as particulate matter, ozone, and carbon monoxide in the air.

    • Water quality monitoring includes testing for contaminants like bacteria, chemicals, and heavy metals in bodies of water.

    • Soil quality monitoring assesses factors lik...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q10. Difference between QC and QA?
  • Ans. 

    QA focuses on preventing defects in the product, while QC focuses on identifying defects in the product.

    • QA stands for Quality Assurance, while QC stands for Quality Control.

    • QA is process oriented, focusing on preventing defects in the product, while QC is product oriented, focusing on identifying defects in the product.

    • QA involves activities like process audits, training, and documentation reviews, while QC involves ac...

    • Answered by AI
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Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

MSN Laboratories user image bandam.nageswararao

posted on 25 Sep 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Bag round of microbioloogy
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Selection process both injectable and OSD sections
  • Ans. OSD for MLT Sterile persons for Sterility BET,EM
    • Answered by bandam.nageswararao
    Add your answer
  • Q3. Basic concepts of testing
  • Ans. Recovery of microorganisms from products,enivironments,manufacturing areas ,exepients ,raw matirials ,describing bio load
    • Answered by bandam.nageswararao
    Add your answer
  • Q4. Water testing TOC ,PH,Conductivity
  • Ans. Total organic carbon ,PH,Conductivity test ,Toc by using instrument shi mazu make
    • Answered by bandam.nageswararao
    Add your answer
  • Q5. Media preparation Autoclave operation
  • Ans. In house media preparation ,machine fabric autoclave operation
    • Answered by bandam.nageswararao
    Add your answer
  • Q6. Atoclave principle
    • Add your answer
  • Q7. Steam under the pressure
  • Ans. 

    Steam under pressure refers to steam that is heated beyond its boiling point while being contained in a closed system.

    • Steam under pressure is commonly used in industrial processes such as sterilization, cooking, and power generation.

    • The high pressure allows steam to reach higher temperatures, making it more effective for certain applications.

    • Examples include autoclaves used in laboratories to sterilize equipment and st...

    • Answered by AI
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  • Q8. What is LAF laminar flow
    • Add your answer
  • Q9. Laminar air flows act as air curtains filtered air is aseptic and its dont allow the other air
    • Add your answer

Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

Dr. Reddy's user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Mar 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Microbiology general topics
    • Add your answer
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

About self introduction

Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

Hetero Drugs user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Nov 2022

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Why you chose this job?
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. Why you chose this company?
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The recruiter has asked for payment prior to and also at the start of each round. Please try to avoid these type of calls.

Executive Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

Aurobindo Pharma user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Mar 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Background, skills and reasoning.
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Why you want to join APL? About previous employer,
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All microbiology daily activities, cGMP, Environment Monitoring activities
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. MLT, Water, PET, Culture, Identification
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to be aware of all basic microbiology activities which has been carried out in Microbiology department.

Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

Zydus Lifesciences user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jan 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How can well perform your work in stress full condition.
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. How can you maintain team leadership
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If candidates perform well work in any condition . It's better candidate for company.

Quality Control Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

Alkem Laboratories user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Sep 2021

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Regarding autoclave validation
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They ask very basic questions related my job responsibility.

QC Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited user image ujjwal Kumar Sharma

posted on 21 Nov 2021

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Your self introduction
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. You decided your future
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidentiality speak

QC Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

DIVI'S Laboratories user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Mar 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
    • Add your answer
  • Q4. Why should we hire you
    • Add your answer
  • Q5. Share details of your previuosjob
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

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