Post: Laboratory Assistant – Pharmacy

Department: Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences
Reports to: Lab In-charge / Faculty Member / HOD

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant in the Pharmacy Department is responsible for assisting faculty members and students in conducting practical sessions, maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing chemicals and reagents, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist faculty members in conducting practical sessions in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, and other pharmacy-related subjects, as applicable.
- Prepare chemicals, reagents, solutions, and laboratory materials required for practical experiments.
- Issue and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and other practical materials.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, labelling, and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste as per applicable safety procedures.
- Maintain stock registers, chemical registers, equipment records, and laboratory usage records.
- Monitor laboratory cleanliness, hygiene, and general housekeeping.
- Assist in the maintenance, calibration coordination, and routine checking of laboratory instruments.
- Ensure availability of required materials before practical sessions and examinations.
- Support faculty during practical examinations, demonstrations, and other academic activities.




- Follow institutional policies, laboratory safety guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Report damaged equipment, shortages, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the Lab In-charge.
- Assist in inventory verification and timely procurement requests for laboratory consumables.

Qualifications

- D. Pharm., B. Pharm., or a relevant diploma/qualification in pharmacy or a related field, as prescribed by the institution.
- Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical laboratory procedures, chemicals, glassware, and laboratory safety.
- Computer skills for maintaining laboratory records are desirable.

Experience

- Freshers may be considered.
- Prior experience in a pharmacy college or pharmaceutical laboratory will be an advantage.

Required Skills

- Practical laboratory handling skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Valuable record-keeping and organisational abilities.
- Ability to follow safety instructions and work as part of a team.
- Responsible handling of chemicals, instruments, and laboratory materials.

General Duties

Perform other laboratory-related duties assigned by the Principal, HOD, or Lab In-charge in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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