About CSIR-IIIM Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) located in Jammu is a multi-disciplinary national Institute of the CSIR of India, with primary focus of research on drug discovery from natural products. About LSSSDC LSSSDC is a Vocational Education Awarding Body recognized by the National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and operates under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Established in 2014 by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) with industry representatives, LSSSDC aims to create a sustainable vocational education ecosystem for the Life Sciences sector. LSSSDC covers a broad range of industries within Life Sciences, including: Pharmaceuticals (AYUSH, Cosmetics, Vet-Drugs, Nutraceuticals, CRAMS) Biotechnology (Biologics, Agri Biotech, Allied Biotech) Medical Devices (Implants, Diagnostic Imaging, In-Vitro Diagnostics) Research & Development Services (CROs, CRAMs, SMOs) LSSSDC is also an Authorized Advisory and Monitoring Body under MSDE for apprenticeship programs through the Apprenticeship Act. As the only Sector Skill Council dedicated to the Life Sciences domain from the ‘Bench to Clinic’ stage, LSSSDC is tasked with developing a skilled workforce for the entire lifecycle of life sciences products, from research and development through to manufacturing and supply. LSSSDC aims to identify emerging and future job roles, map the necessary competencies and skills, and curate vocational programs in collaboration with NCVET. The Council is committed to delivering these programs through a network of affiliated vocational training organizations and educational institutions. Additionally, LSSSDC plans to train and certify proficient educators and trainers, with a goal of empowering approximately 6.15 million skilled professionals in the sector over the next decade. About Course The production machine operator Non Sterile Formulation program enables the learner to be able to meet the job responsibilities of production machine operator for operating the machines for production and packaging, while following the Good Manufacturing Practices for manufacturing/packaging of non-sterile drug formulations and Nutraceuticals. The program shall be able to develop learner to perform in-process quality checks to verify that the output in batch manufacturing/ continuous manufacturing the quality parameters are met. He/she shall also be able to generate and maintain the critical records for every activity performed in compliance with data integrity rules.The program shall also enable engineering skills in the learners to maintain the semi-automated and automated plant equipment and troubleshoot and resolve primary level simple engineering problems to ensure minimal breakdown of the production line. Eligibility Criteria Completed/Pursuing Diploma in Packaging/ Pharmacy/B.Sc. Life sciences/Chemical Sciences/Engineering. Duration 3-4 Months Course Fee Rs. 17,700 Number of Seats Only 10 seats available. Program Highlights Operate machines for manufacturing and packaging of non-sterile drug formulations and nutraceuticals. Generate, update, and maintain critical records of all activities. Follow GMP guidelines for production and packaging. Online Registration Register by using the given Google form link: https://forms.gle/ZM1N5iAfenTHD5J48 Source: CSIR-IIM