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Zydus Lifesciences Microbiologist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Feb 2021

Zydus Lifesciences Microbiologist Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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.
  • Q2. How can you maintain team leadership

Interview Preparation Tips

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

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Bag round of microbioloogy
  • Q2. Selection process both injectable and OSD sections
  • Ans. OSD for MLT Sterile persons for Sterility BET,EM
  • Answered by bandam.nageswararao
  • Q3. Basic concepts of testing
  • Ans. Recovery of microorganisms from products,enivironments,manufacturing areas ,exepients ,raw matirials ,describing bio load
  • Answered by bandam.nageswararao
  • Q4. Water testing TOC ,PH,Conductivity
  • Ans. Total organic carbon ,PH,Conductivity test ,Toc by using instrument shi mazu make
  • Answered by bandam.nageswararao
  • Q5. Media preparation Autoclave operation
  • Ans. In house media preparation ,machine fabric autoclave operation
  • Answered by bandam.nageswararao
  • Q6. Atoclave principle
  • 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
  • Q8. What is LAF laminar flow
  • Q9. Laminar air flows act as air curtains filtered air is aseptic and its dont allow the other air
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
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

About self introduction

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

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

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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.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Basic microbiology
  • Q2. Instrumentations
  • Q3. Test of microlabs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Multiple choice questions

Round 2 - Interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Give Types of detectors in hplc and it's applications
  • Q2. Give Types of detectors in GC and it's application

Interview Preparation Tips

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  • All chromatoraphic techniques
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep confidential on your answer
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Disintegration time of difgerent tablets
  • Q2. About pharmacopeia and orangebook
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interview questions are based on pharmaceutical filed.
  • Q2. Knowledge, skills and personal details of candidate.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Glenmark Pharmaceuticals QC Chemist interview:
  • Pharmaceutics
  • QA Analysis
  • Analytical
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - when candidate apply to job you are please give immediate reply to candidate. because of some candidate have financial problems in familie. And you are please check skills potincial of candidate.
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 ?
  • 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
  • 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
  • Q4. 3 examples of fungi,5 examples of gram positive, five example of gram negative organisms?
  • 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
  • Q6. What is spore forming organisms?
  • Q7. Are you okay with working in shifts?
  • Q8. Gram staining principal?
  • 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
  • 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

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated QC Chemist with a strong background in analytical chemistry and quality control.

    • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

    • Experience in conducting various analytical tests

    • Proficient in using laboratory equipment and software

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Analytical methods

Zydus Lifesciences Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Zydus Lifesciences Microbiologist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Zydus Lifesciences. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Zydus Lifesciences expect are OSD, Antibiotic Assay, Bacterial Endotoxin Test, Bet and Environmental Monitoring.

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