Store Assistant - Life Science

Aliases: Assistant Storekeeper

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Store Assistant - Life Science is expected to perform include:

Receiving and storing goods in a store/warehouse
Undertaking disposal of waste packaging material
Undertaking reporting and documentation
Ensuring cleanliness in the work area

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 10^th-12^th
Certified training for Store Assistant - Life Science (programme aligned to LFS/Q0604 released by Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and relevant legal requirements for safe and secure storage of raw materials
Well-versed in receiving raw material
Knowledge of methods of identifying and maintaining safe storage areas/locations and secure storage environments
Proficient in carrying out good stock management
Proficient in using of computer applications/software

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Decision-making skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management skills
On-the-job training
Training related to adherence to SOPs and GMPs

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools and colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

For further guidance, contact your nearest Common Service Centre or Contact NCS Call Centre (Toll Free Number: 1800-425-1514)

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Helper → Store Assistant - Life Science → Storekeeper → Store Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 0-2 years of relevant experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Pharmaceutical units
Bio-pharmaceutical units

KEYWORDS

Assistant Storekeeper
Store Assistant

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	4321.0116	Store Assistant - Life Science
ISCO 2008	4321	Stock Clerks
NIC 2008	52109	Storage and warehousing n.e.c. [Includes general merchandise warehouses and warehousing of furniture, automobiles, gas and oil, chemicals, textiles, etc. Also included is storage of goods in foreign trade zones]
QP Reference	LFS/Q0604	Store Assistant - Life Science
NSQF	Level 3	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
2	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-4.pdf
3	https://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/Global-Healthline-Pvt-Ltd-(-98.4)/jobs/Assistant-Pharmacist-9982696bd4a08191?q=Pharmacy+Store+Assistant

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