98 New Drug Inspectors to be recruited in Tamilnadu

As part of strengthening the department of drugs control for better enforcement of drug acts, the government of Tamil Nadu has decided to fill up vacancies of 98 drug inspectors against a sanctioned strength of 146 posts.

The state public service commission has called for applications from graduates in pharmacy for written test and interview and the process will be completed by June this year, it is learnt.

Along with the recruitment of new drug inspectors, the government will also fill up 23 vacancies of junior analysts in the state drug testing laboratory, for that too, the PSC has invited applications. Graduates with B Pharm or B Sc qualifications can apply for the posts.

The last time recruitment of drug inspectors in the department was taken place in January 2010, when 23 vacancies were filled up. It was after a period of ten years that appointments were held, still vacancies were existing. At present the Tamil Nadu drugs control department has only 48 drug inspectors for inspection and sample collections in the hospital pharmacies, retail and wholesale shops and manufacturing companies covering 32 revenue districts.

Currently, due to shortage of staff, the workload on the drug inspectors is quite heavy affecting the work efficiency. As per rules one inspector has to inspect 50 retail outlets and an equal number of wholesale stores in a month and should collect seven samples for testing. In most of the months the routine work cannot be completely fulfilled with the limited staff. Since the majority of drug inspectors are females and working in villages, they cannot fulfill the target always.

As far as the drug testing laboratory is concerned, due to lack of technical staff and analysts the test reports are always delayed. So the drug inspectors are collecting samples of long expiry drugs. If short expiry samples are taken and found in the lab test as ‘not of standard quality’, the department will not get sufficient time to hold investigation and further action. So, all the drug inspectors are collecting long expiry samples, sources from the traders’ community maintained.

To solve all these problems, the present drug controller has submitted a project, including new recruitment, to the government which later approved it. The drug inspectors complain that inadequacy of conveyance facility is becoming a major challenge to their work.

Source: Pharmabiz

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Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) recruits

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (HQ), FDA Bhawan, Kotla road, Near
Mata Sundari College, New Delhi - 02 requires Professional Consultant, Technical Data Associates, Data Entry Operators and Office Assistants purely on contractual basis upto 30.09.2011. These supporting staff will assist Senior Officers in matters related to Administrative/ Technical works carried out in the office of CDSCO. Qualification, experience, job description, emoluments etc. for various posts are as under:-

1)Professional Consultants

a) Professional Consultant Medical Devices @ Rs. 50,000/- p.m

Age: 35 - 65 years
Qualification:
(i) Master degree in Chemistry / Pharmacy/Biochemistry or Degree in Bio-Medical
Engineering with 10* years experience in Manufacture/Testing/ Research/Regulatory affairs
of Medical Devices.
Job Description:-
1. To collate, compile and analyse the scientific national, international data/regulation of
medical devices.
2. To make relevant SOP’s, guidelines and notification for amendments in Schedule M-III
and M-IV to Drugs & Cosmetics Rules.
3. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) from time to time

(b). Professional Consultant Diagnostic Kit @ Rs. 50,000/- p.m
Age: 35 - 65 years
Qualification:
(i) Master degree in Pharmacy/ Medical Lab Technology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology or
degree in Bio-Medical Engineering with 10* years experience in Manufactures/ Testing/
Research /Regulatory affairs of Diagnostic kits.
Job Description:-
1. To collate, compile and analyse the scientific national, international data/regulation of
Diagnostic kits.
2. To make relevant SOP’s, guidelines and notification for amendments in Schedule M-III
and M-IV to Drugs & Cosmetics Rules.
3. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) from time to time

(c) Professional Consultant Pharmacovigilance (Tech.) @ Rs. 50,000/- p.m
Age: 35 - 65 years
Qualification:
Master degree in Pharmacy with pharmacology or clinical pharmacy with 10* years
experience in collation/ analysis of ADR reports.
Job description:-
To prepare the blueprint for collection, Collation, analysis of ADR reports, received
from various centres all over the country and implementation of the Pharmacovigilance
programme. Preparation of guidelines / documentation etc. for the programme. Co-ordination
of spurious drugs survey at National Level. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller
General of India (DCGI) from time to time

(d) Professional Consultant Biopharmaceuticals @ Rs. 50,000/- p.m
Age: 35 - 65 years
Qualification:
Master Degree in Pharmacy with Pharmacology or clinical Pharmacy or M.Sc. in Clinical
Chemistry with 10* years experience in manufacturing/testing/Regulatory Affairs of
Biopharmaceuticals
Job description:-
- To prepare guideline documents for conducting Clinical Trials, manufacturing and
testing of Biopharmaceuticals
-To facilitate the preparation of guideline document for approval of New
Drugs(Biopharmaceuticals) and for CRO centers.
-Any other duties assigned by DCG(I) from time to time.

(e.) Professional Consultant Clinical Trial @ Rs. 50,000/- p.m
Age: 35 - 65 years
Qualification:-
Master degree in Pharmacy with pharmacology or clinical pharmacy with 10* years
experience in co-ordination/ documentation/ management of Clinical Trial.
Job description:-
1. To facilitate the preparation of SOP’s, guidelines, roadmap for
registration of CROs, Ethics Committees; inspection of Clinical Trial sites, sponsors
/CROs ; GCP training etc
2. To facilitate the preparation of guidance document for approval of various categories
of new drugs , clinical trials including micro dosing (phase zero) and phase –I clinical
trials.
3. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) from time to
time

(f).Professional Consultant Cosmetics @ Rs. 50,000/- p.m
Age: 35 - 65 years
Qualification:-
Master degree in Pharmacy with 10* years experience in manufacturing/ testing of cosmetics.
Job description:-
1. To prepare the SOP’s, Guidelines on regulation of import of cosmetics.
2. To maintain Documentation & Data-base
3. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) from time to
time

(g). Professional Consultant IT Services @ Rs. 50,000/- p.m
Age: 35 - 65 years
Qualification:-
1. B-Tech /B.E (computer science) or MCA
2. 5 years experience in management/ development of software in a reputed organization.
Job description:-
1. To facilitate E- governance project.
2. To train the staff to implement E- Governance and File Tracking System.
3. Development of electronic Archiving and retrieval system.
4. To maintain Documentation & National Data Bank.
5. Upgradation of website and its up keep.
6. Installation of Video conferencing facilities with wi-fi system.
7. Preparation of user manual etc.
8. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) from time to time

(h). Professional Consultant Quality Management System @ Rs. 50,000/- p.m
Age: 35 - 65 years
Qualification:
Master degree in Pharmacy with 10* years experience in quality management in
Pharmaceutical field.
Job description:-
1. To facilitate implementation of quality management system and its monitoring.
2. Training of staff
3. Harmonization with national/ international QMS progress.
4. To prepare and maintain documentation
5. Preparation of guidelines/ operating documents for the organization.
6. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) from time to time
* 10 years experience may be relaxed for highly skilled and qualified candidates.

2. Technical Data Associate (22 Posts) @ Rs. 19,000/- p.m
Qualification:-
The candidates should be B. Pharmacy or M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical
Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Microbiology/ Biotechnology. The candidates should
also have sound knowledge of computer operation. Preference will be given
candidates having experience in manufacturing/ testing of drugs/drugs regulatory
affairs.
Job description:-
To assist officers of CDSCO in scrutiny/examination of technical documents
pertaining to import registration, Import license, new drug approval, Central Licence
Approving Authority (CLAA) items and various NOCs. Documentation, Creation and
maintenance of National Data Bank. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller
General of India (DCGI) from time to time.
government servant having experience in the field of administration and finance.

3. Data Entry Operator ( 18 Posts) @ Rs.10,000/-p.m.
Qualification:
The Candidates should be Graduate with 1 year Diploma in computers from recognized
Institute. The candidates should have typing speed of 40 w.p.m. Preference will be given to
candidates also having short hand knowledge.
Job description:-
Typing of various letters, approvals, licenses, noting etc. Alongwith documentation, Creation
& maintenance of National Data Bank. Any other duties assigned by Drugs Controller
General of India (DCGI) from time to time.

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Openings for the position of Assistant Professors at NIPER

Openings for the position of Assistant Professors at NIPER (ROLLING/OPEN ADVERTISEMENT)

Pay band PB-3 Rs. 15600-39100 Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 8000/-. The initial pay in pay band is Rs. 30,000 plus AGP of Rs. 8000/-

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) is an Institute of National importance established by an Act of Parliament under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India. The Institute is situated at S.A.S. Nagar(Mohali), Punjab adjoining Chandigarh the City Beautiful. The main thrust areas of research is Tuberculosis, Malaria, Leishmaniasis and Diabetes.

The Institute has excellent facilities for advanced education and research in pharmaceutical sciences and technology and is looking for faculty of high calibre and potential, willing to face the challenge of building this Institute into a center of excellence. The focus is on master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral programmes.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & AGE

Assistant Professor: Ph. D with 1st class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least five years of teaching/research/industrial experience with published work of high quality. Age Limit is 45 years.

Applications from prospective candidates are accepted throughout the year. Based on the qualifications and need of the department concerned, the applications shall be processed at regular intervals.

Analytical positions at Natco Pharma Limited

Natco Pharma Limited
Natco House, Road No 2, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad 500033

Sr Faculty for Analytical
The applicant should have MSc (Analytical Chemistry / M Pharmacy (Analysis) with 5-10 years of teaching experience.
People with Industrial Experience will be given preference.

Jr Faculty
The applicant should have MSc (Analytical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / M Pharmacy (Analysis) with 2-3 years of teaching experience.
Applicants would need to furnish: 1) Copies of all relevant certificates and other documents. 2) A hand-written (by self) resume and 3) Two recent passport size photographs. Applications can be send to the above mentioned address within a week to the above mentioned address.

Project vacancy at Banaras Hindu University (BHU)Varanasi

Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (BHU)Varanasi

Project Fellow @ Rs 8,000 pm

UGC Project Under SAP

Qualification: M.Pharm

Apply within 15 days of this advertisement (Advertised date in BHU web site 01 Sep 2009)
Further Info about BHU MPharm Project Vacancy under UGC SAP Programme

State Bank of India (SBI) Pharmacist jobs

State Bank of India (SBI) Corporate Centre, Mumbai

State Bank of India (SBI) invites applications from Indian citizens for appointment in the Clerical Cadre posts of Pharmacists in State Bank Group.
Pharmacists : 35 posts
Age : 18-28 years
Pay Scale : Rs.4410-13210

Educational Qualification
Pass in SSC or its equivalent examination and minimum Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) from recognized University or Board.
Candidates with degree in Pharmacy will be preferred

Experience
The candidate must be a Registered Pharmacist under Pharmacist Act.. with State Pharmacy Council or similar recognized body constituted for the purpose. Minimum1 year experience as Pharmacist or Compounder. Ability to give first aid treatment independently in accident cases is essential. Job Profile All duties attached to Medical Clinic of the Bank as Pharmacist /Compounder, including assisting in clerical work, whenever necessary. Should be able to give first aid treatment independently in accident cases.

Application Fee : Rs.300/- (Rs.50/- for SC/ST/PH/Ex.SM) to be deposited in any CBS branch of SBI, pay through prescribed payment voucher in the A/c No.30838646685 and get cash receipt withunique deposit journal number, and Branch code No. which is to be submitted along with the application.

How to Apply : Application alongwith cash receipt and desired enclosures should be sent in a cover super-scribed 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __________________" to reach the following address on or before 30/09/2009 : Post Box No. 7698, Kandivali (West) Post Office, Mumbai - 400067

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd - Walk in @ hyderabad

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd (CPL) is one of India's most reputed, research based, tech-savvy pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered at Ahmedabad - Gujarat, CPL is an integrated health solutions provider with pharmaceutical product basket that caters to over 50 therapeutic areas. At Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Research and Development team of more than 350 scientists forms the core of all the initiatives in the realm of Biotechnology, APIs, Formulations, Plant Tissue Culture, Phytochemistry etc. This strong R&D team forms the backbone of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Dholka, Ankleshwar, Kadi and Hirapur in Gujarat, Samba in Jammu & Kashmir, and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.

CPL is all set to launch its biologics subsidiary (A joint venture with Novavax Inc, US), to carry out biotech research, manufacturing operations and contract research / manufacturing services. CPL is looking out for the best scientific talent available in the country in following areas:
Research Associates / Research Scientists - Analytical Development
Qualification: MSc / M Pharm (Experience: 2-5 years). Analytical Method Development, Method Validation and Routine Analysis in HPLC. Documentation as per regulatory guidelines. Candidate with experience in vaccine and other biologics will be preferred.

Executives / Asst Managers - Quality Control
Qualification: MSc (Biotech / Biochemistry / Microbiology / MTech / M Pharm). (Experience: 2-6 years). Candidate will be responsible for various QC activities related to Vaccine and other biologics. Must have an expertise in handling sophisticated instruments like Electrophoresis unit, Western Blot, Densito meter, FACS, Spectrophotometer, HPLC and Cell counter.

Executives / Asst Managers - Quality Assurance
Qualification: MSc (Biotech / Biochemistry / Microbiology) / MTech / MPharm. (Experience: 2-6 years). Candidate will be responsible for activities related to Qualification, Validation, IPQA and Documentation related to manufacturing of bulk/ finished products. (Vaccines and Other Biological Products).

Executives / Asst Managers / Dy Managers - Production
Qualification: B Pharm / M Pharm (Experience: 3-8 years). Candidate will be responsible for activities related to manufacturing of Sterile injectable products and documentation as per regulatory requirements.

Executives / Asst Manager / Dy Manager - Bulk Manufacturing
Qualification: MSc / M Pharm. (Experience: 2-6 years). Candidate will be responsible for Upstream, Filtration and Downstream processes related to manufacturing of Bulk (Vaccine / Biologics). Hands on experience in activities like Cell culture / Protein purification. Proficiency in operating reactors and fermentors along with ability to handle column chromatography.

Asst Managers / Dy Managers - Biochemical Engineering
Qualification: BE (Biochemical Engineering) from IIT or Equivalent Institute of International repute. (Experience: 2-5 years). Individual will be responsible for Yield improvement, Process Optimization and Cost reduction initiative of products. Hands on experience in designing of Fermentors/Reactors, Vessels, Mass Transfer and Heat Transfer. Individuals with Pharmaceutical Back ground will be preferred.

Research Associate / Research Scientist (R & D)
Qualification: MSc (Biotech / Microbiology / Biochemistry /) / MPharm (Biotechnology) (Experience: 2-5 years). Individual with research experience in vaccines / biologics with skills set like recombinant protein expression, purification, mammalian cell culture, fermentation, Virology, Immunology and process development would be preferred.

Candidates with expertise and exposure to various International Audits and cGMP/GLP standards will be preferred.

Interested candidates may walk-in with updated resume and copy of other credentials as per the details given below:
Venue: Hotel Hampshire Plaza, 6-1-79/80, Near HDFC Bank, Lakdi ka pul, Hyderabad 500004. Ph: 040 23335555.
Date: 5th (Saturday) & 6th (Sunday) September, 2009.
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Candidates who are unable to attend the Walk-in may send resumes to dholka-hr@cadilaphamra.co.in Contact No: 09879287103.

Senior Research Fellowship at NIPER, Ahmedabad

Applications for a post of Senior Research Fellowship are invited from candidates with first class marks in M. S. (Pharm.) (Medicinal Chem.)/M. Pharm.(Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chem.) or M. Sc. (Organic Chemistry) with two years of research experience in organic synthesis on a project entitled “Computer Aided Design and Synthesis of New Chemical Entities Targetting the Hemaglutinin of H1N1 Virus,” under the joint supervision of Prof. Asit K. Chakraborti and Prof. Prasad V. Bharatam,Department of Medicinal Chemistry, NIPER, S. A. S. Nagar, Punjab.

The duration of theproject is for one year. The position is purely temporary. The candidates need to appear for a walk-in-interview at 12-00 noon on Aug 28, 2009 in the Conference Room, Secretariate Block, NIPER. The candidate should bring an application form, a CV,original and one set of photocopies of the relevant certificates at the time of appearing theinterview. Age relaxation for reserved category is as per GOI rules. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE TREATED AS DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POST. Director NIPER reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assign any reasonthereof. No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview.

CSIR calls for applications for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

CSIR calls for applications for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

The eligibility criteria for SRF may be read as : “Msc or equivalent degree(agriculture, pharma, etc) with 55% marks and two years of research/teaching experience with at least one publication in SCI journal. For engineering and medical disciplines : at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree”. The above specified criteria will be applicable for all subject codes. This supersedes the criteria issued in the Employment News dated 25-31st July 2009. Details may be checked at the website www.csirhrdg.res.in

APPLY ONLINE ON OR BEFORE 24-08-2009 Applicants are requested to carefully go through the full text of the advertisement on www.csirhrdg.res.in and then fill up the application form

Vacancy for Lecturers at Hyderabad

Lecturers for the following branches are wanted.

Pharma Chemistry
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacology
Pharma Biotechnology
Pharma Analysis
Pharmacy Practice

Experience: MPharm with first class, at least 2 years experience desired but fresh candidates will also be considered

Scale: AICTE Pay Scales.
Applications along with biodata & copies of certificates should reach the office on or before 7th August, 2009.

Contact:

Sri Venkateshwara College of Pharmacy

86, HiTech City Road, Madhapur

Hyderabad AP 500081

Ph:040 23118528

Email: surabhivanirao@hotmail.com

Dr. MGR University Job Fair - CATCH 2009

Here is the poster of the Job & Education counselling fair that was inagurated today.

Honourable Minister for Health & Family Welfare, M. R. K Pannerselvam inagurated this fair today at 5.00 PM at the University Premises at Guindy.

This two day fair is anticipated to serve the High school pass outs in choosing a course and the job seekers in finding a job.



Previous posts on this job fair:
Education, Career counselling and Job fair by Dr. M.G.R Medical University

Pharmacy Faculty Jobs - Hyderabad

WANTED FACULTY in Pharmacy

Professors: PG with or without Ph..D and minimum 10 years experience in Teaching/
Research/ Industry of which 5 years at the level of Assoc. Prof in concerned
Subject ( interested Professors can contact on 9440666504, 939102346)

Assoc. Professors : PG with or without Ph.D with 5 years exp. in Teaching/ Industry in concerned subject.

Asst. Professors / Lecturers: PG or Graduation with a minimum of 3 years exp. in
Teaching in the concerned subject.

Please send Bio-Data along with Xerox copies of certificates and passport size photograph to The Director, Malla Reddy Group of Institutions, Maisammaguda, Dhulapally (Post Via Hakimpet) Secunderabad 500 014 by 28th May 2009.

Interviews will be held on 06th & 07th Jun 09

Vacancy for Pharmacopoeial Associates

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an Autonomous Body set up under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India primarily with the objectives of regularly updating the Indian Pharmacopoeia by publishing new edition and its addenda, National Formulary of India and other related tasks such as preparing, certification and distribution of reference substances.

IPC is looking for qualified Pharmacopoeial Associates in different projects (8-10) on contract basis having Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry or equivalent. Preference will be given to young, dynamic personnel having 2-3 years experience in drug testing, handling of modern analytical instruments alongwith good knowledge of computers @ Rs. 18,000/- per month.

Applications are invited from citizens of India on the application format (found below) of the Commission together with attested copies of supporting documents within 15 days of its publication in the news paper. The competent authority reserves the right to reject any/or all applications received without assigning any reason.

VACANCY CIRCULAR-4 Dated: 22-05-2009

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