Senior Research Associate-cell Engineering Job in Syngene International

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Senior Research Associate-Cell Engineering

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Discovery Biology

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose

Looking for a candidate with experience in mammalian cell culture. The candidate will be a part of the Cell Engineering team working on generating stable cell lines to be used as tools or for production purposes. He or she will be in a fast-paced work environment that offers a great opportunity to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generation of stable cell lines to be used as tools or for production purposes
• Characterization of cell lines using techniques like flow cytometry, western blotting etc.
• Experiment design and planning, conducting experiments, analyzing and communicating results
• Documentation of data and inventory maintenance.
• Follow environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace ensuring individual and lab/plant safety.
• Attend training on environment, health, and safety (EHS) measures imparted company

Educational Qualification:

• B.Sc./B-Tech or M.SC/M-Tech/Masters in Biology, Biotechnology or any life science field

Technical/functional Skills:

• Experience with stable cell line generation is necessary
• Experience with generation of lentivirus and/or retrovirus is necessary
• Experience with genome editing (CRISPR-CAS9 or others) is a plus
• Experience with generation of reporter cell lines is a plus
• Experience with fundamental molecular biology techniques and flow cytometry
• Experience with cell banks preparation and inventory maintenance
• Excellent attention to details, diligent documentation and efficient communication skills
• Follow environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace ensuring individual and lab/plant safety.
• Attend training on environment, health, and safety (EHS) measures imparted company.

Experience:

• 2+ years relevant work experience if the candidate has post graduate education
• 5+ years relevant work experience if the candidate does not have post graduate education

Behavioral Skills:

• Good work ethics.
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to work with co?workers professionally.
• General ability to thrive in a growing infrastructure and culture and think out of box approach when troubleshooting and problem solving.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.