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Updated 17 Jan 2024

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1 interview found

Interview experience
3
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction and experience background
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HPLC and method development related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident....Go through ICH guidelines

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. You have knowledge on analytical instrument handaling experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Knowledge on wet ,Instrument like HPLC and GC

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 50 ppm solution?
  • Ans. 

    A 50 ppm solution contains 50 parts of solute per million parts of solution.

    • ppm stands for parts per million.

    • It is a measure of concentration.

    • In a 50 ppm solution, there are 50 parts of solute per million parts of solution.

    • For example, if we have a 1 million mL solution, there would be 50 mL of solute in it.

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  • Q2. Method validation
  • Q3. Method Development

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Various name reactions like Suzuki, Buchwald, oxidation, reduction, chromatography, reaxys, workup, NMR, LC-MS.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was purely technical and it was approximately for about 1 hour. Interviewed wanted to know the laboratory knowledge because in piramal mostly laboratory work is there. I asked me about the process of putting reactions, knowledge of NMR interpretation. Mostly the positions there are for research associate, senior research associate. So before interview just go through the reactions and procedure and also your resume and most important thing your thesis and project work.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Ask about basic knowledge of instrumental and Ask Logical question of analytical development
  • Q2. About development HPLC Prep-HPLC
  • Q3. Validation Quality guidelines
  • Q4. Ask bout past company details Job role
  • Q5. Experience Why to leave past job
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Desire for new challenges and opportunities for growth

    • Seeking a more stimulating work environment

    • Looking to expand skill set and knowledge

    • Company restructuring or downsizing

    • Relocation to a new area

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: As per my experience

General Tips: I would like to suggest that during interview confidence is very important. Give answers confidentially and maintain honesty threw out the interview. Whenever you don’t know the answer don’t argue with the sir.
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Analytical Skills
Duration: <1 week

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Analytical method development , Analytical method validation
  • Q2. ICH Guidelines and Anvisa guidelines

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Piramal Pharma Research Scientist interview:
  • Analytical validation
  • HPLC
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's a good organisation , be prepared for a sound technical round

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Analytical method development and validation, GLP practice, Problem solving in analysis of products

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be specific in your answer, be positive and willing to learn if you have not knowledge of particular thing or problem.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. What you do when Fermenters are not get sterilized with standard Sterilization protocol?
  • Q2. What is recombinant fermentation? How you do it?
  • Q3. Explain in detail about shake flask study.
  • Ans. 

    Shake flask study is a method used to evaluate the growth and productivity of microorganisms in a small-scale culture.

    • It involves growing microorganisms in a small flask with shaking to provide oxygen and nutrients.

    • The flask is incubated at a specific temperature and pH to mimic the conditions of the larger culture.

    • Samples are taken at regular intervals to measure cell growth and product formation.

    • Shake flask studies a...

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  • Q4. Why you used glycerol for long term preservation of bacterial cultures?
  • Ans. 

    Glycerol is used for long term preservation of bacterial cultures due to its ability to prevent ice crystal formation and cell damage.

    • Glycerol acts as a cryoprotectant, preventing ice crystal formation and cell damage during freezing.

    • It allows for long term storage of bacterial cultures at -80°C.

    • Glycerol is added to the bacterial culture before freezing to a final concentration of 15-20%.

    • It is a common practice in micr...

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  • Q5. Which type of bacterial cultures you handled?
  • Q6. While working in the laboratory you realize you can only follow one of the two parameters out of Safety and GLP, which one you will choose to follow and why?
  • Q7. What are the two most important reactions on which humans, animals and plants are living?
  • Ans. 

    The two most important reactions for humans, animals and plants are photosynthesis and respiration.

    • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

    • Respiration is the process by which living organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide and water.

    • Photosynthesis and respiration are complementary processes that sustain life on Earth.

    • Photos...

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  • Q8. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q9. Why your marks are low in 12th as compared to your 10th and graduation marks?
  • Ans. 

    My 12th marks were affected due to personal reasons, but I have consistently performed well in other academic pursuits.

    • I faced some personal challenges during my 12th grade which affected my performance.

    • However, I have consistently performed well in other academic pursuits such as my graduation.

    • My 10th grade marks are a reflection of my academic potential and I have worked hard to maintain that level of performance.

    • I h...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was a technical interview. 1st round was introductory which lasts for 25 minutes, 2nd round was technical which lasts for 50 minutes, 3rd round was HR which lasts for 1 hour and 25 minutes and 4th round was personality analysis. HR round was very tough. They try to provoke you and check about your control over your anger, patience and tone. Be very prepared for HR round.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. Principal of HPLC and GC
  • Ans. 

    HPLC and GC are analytical techniques used in chemistry to separate, identify, and quantify components in a mixture.

    • HPLC stands for High Performance Liquid Chromatography, which uses a liquid mobile phase to separate compounds based on their affinity for the stationary phase.

    • GC stands for Gas Chromatography, which uses a gas mobile phase to separate compounds based on their volatility.

    • Both techniques are commonly used ...

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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How much salary are you expecting?
Interview experience
1
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of chemistry and reactions of chemistry method reeactions basic chemical structures and many things realted to the chemistry

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is oos ?and example of it
  • Ans. 

    OOS stands for Out of Specification. It refers to test results that fall outside the specified limits.

    • OOS results can indicate a potential issue with the testing process or the quality of the product.

    • Examples of OOS include a drug potency test result that is lower than the specified limit or a food sample that exceeds the allowed microbial count.

    • OOS results require investigation to determine the cause and may lead to p

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  • Q2. What is oot what is QMS
  • Ans. 

    Oot stands for out of tolerance and QMS stands for Quality Management System.

    • Oot refers to a situation where a measurement or result falls outside the acceptable range of values.

    • QMS is a set of policies, processes, and procedures implemented by an organization to ensure quality in its products or services.

    • Examples of QMS include ISO 9001 certification and Six Sigma methodologies.

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Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell more about ur subjects u studies in semister
  • Ans. 

    I studied subjects related to biology, chemistry, and data analysis in the semester.

    • Biology: focused on genetics, cell biology, and ecology

    • Chemistry: covered organic and inorganic chemistry principles

    • Data analysis: learned statistical methods and data interpretation

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  • Q2. Tell about ur family
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family of five, including my parents, older sister, and younger brother.

    • My parents have always been supportive of my education and career choices.

    • My older sister is a doctor, and she inspired me to pursue a career in research.

    • My younger brother is currently studying engineering and we enjoy discussing science and technology together.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good rounds

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