Novartis India

Biotechnology Intern

InternshipHybridKolkata, West Bengal2 months19K/mo1 openingImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Novartis India in Kolkata as a Biotechnology Intern. This entry-level internship is designed for students and recent graduates who learn best by building, shipping and getting real feedback on biotechnology and life sciences work. About the role As a Biotechnology Intern at Novartis India…

Skills you'll use

Cell CulturePCR & ElectrophoresisMicrobiology TechniquesChromatography (HPLC)Lab DocumentationGLP / GMP BasicsAssay DevelopmentData AnalysisAseptic TechniqueScientific Writing

What you'll do

Work on laboratory work, assay execution and documentation to GxP standards alongside the core team
Apply Cell Culture, PCR & Electrophoresis, Microbiology Techniques, Chromatography (HPLC) to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.Sc/M.Sc (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)/B.Tech (Biotech)/B.Pharm — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Cell Culture, PCR & Electrophoresis, Microbiology Techniques (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Kolkata, West Bengal

Perks & benefits

Mentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hours

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Team-fit / behavioural interview with the team

About Novartis India

Novartis India operates in the pharmaceuticals sector and has an active presence in Kolkata. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a…

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