Research Investigator-immunology Job in Syngene International

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Research Investigator

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

We are seeking an outstanding scientist with a strong background in immunology/ immuno- immunology to join our Biology team. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of cellular immunology and/or immuno-oncology with extensive laboratory experience with the culture, phenotyping of immune cells based on surface and intracellular markers and functional characterization of human and mouse T cells, B cells and other immune cell subsets

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible for handling R&D techniques like: Multicolour flow cytometry and data analysis, cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle assays.

Work with immune cells, isolation of human PBMCs, monocytes, T cells and B cells, deriving myeloid cells and culturing them, cytotoxicity and phagocytosis assays, mixed lymphocyte cultures, ADCC and CDC assays.

Work with mouse primary immune cells, harvesting and generating mouse DCs, macrophages, T cells and B cells.

Possess the knowledge and exposure to environment, health, and safety (EHS) practices.

Follow environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace ensuring individual and lab/plant safety.

Ensure environment, health, and safety (EHS) measures are imparted via training and adhered within the team.

Educational Qualification:

M.Sc. / M. Tech in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical sciences

PhDinImmunology orCancer ImmunologyorBiomedical sciences

Technical/functional Skills:

DNA/RNA extraction, western blotting, PCR,

Candidate should be able to work with Flow J and Graphpad Prism

ELISA, Luminex and ELISPOT based assays.

Experience with antibody affinity characterization using Octet and Biacore.

Computer proficiency including the use of spreadsheet and word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel and Power point.

Candidate should have good communication and presentation skills.

Experience:

M.Sc with 3-6 years of experience post qualification

Ph.D with 1-3 years of experience post qualification

Behavioral Skills:

Strong commitment to exceptional customer experience, and a high level of dedication, enthusiasm, motivation, and persuasive ability in a team and cross-functional environment.

Excellent speaking-listening-writing skills, attention to details, proactive self-starter

Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.

Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.

Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions.

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.