Associate Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Associate Scientist

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Discovery Genomics, DT

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 (1-2 Lines)

Work for early drug discovery within genomics team. Carry out genomics assays for drug discovery programs and to characterize disease models. Collaborate and partner with other teams.  

Key Responsibilities: (Maximum 5-8 Points)

Perform the genomics assays, including qPCR and NGS. Analyze the data and interpret the results. Prepare reports and present the work to team and collaborators. Maintain timelines and adhere to standards. 

Educational Qualification:  

Master’s Degree in Life Sciences

Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)

Proficiency in cell culture. High throughput RNA extraction from cells/tissue samples. qPCR and NGS assay. Basics of Genomics data analysis. Proficient in documentation practices, Scientific expertise

Behavioral Skills:

Requires communication and collaborative skills to interact cross functionally and should be an active learner and a good Team player

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.