Associate Scientist-protein Expression Job in Syngene International

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Associate scientist/Senior Research Associate

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

To support the Protein Engineering team and be responsible in carrying out lab activities and documentation pertaining to project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform transient protein expression in mammalian cell and scale up in shake flasks and wave bioreactors.
• Stable cell line generation (CHO and NSO cell based).
• Handling fluorescence microscope and FACS analysis.
• Regularly prepare detailed records of experiments, reports and presentations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict timelines.
• Help other team members in their work, troubleshooting.
• Contribute in general lab cleanliness and equipment 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:

• M.Sc (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline)

Technical/functional Skills:

• Experience with transient protein expression in mammalian cells (CHO, HEK293 and PER.C6), scale up of mammalian cells in shake flasks and wave bioreactors.
• Experience with lentivirus generation and culturing human primary T cells and PBMC's
• Expertise in analytical techniques like HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting
• Experience in small scale protein purification is an advantage

Experience:

• 3-6 years post qualification

Behavioral Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Interpersonal skills Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills and ability to work under strict timelines.

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.