Title:  Associate Scientist

JOB PURPOSE (Briefly describe the objectives of the job):                                                       

The individual must possess knowledge on cancer animal models and various screening methodologies in oncology and immune-oncology research area. Understanding of full-cycle drug discovery process is required along with hands-on training in handling various rodents for experimental purposes combined with thorough understanding of project deliverables in these areas.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Responsible to conduct assigned research projects including experiments with utilizing current concepts and recognized standard techniques.
2. Responsible to set up the experimental designs, analysis of data and concluding from the progress.
3. Record laboratory observations information in lab notebooks, database and document the experimental designs.
4. Responsible for data analysis, perform calculations for the result of the experiment.
5. Summarize the research and communicate result of research to the supervisor.
6. Ability to present and communicate the project deliverables in an effective and timely manner.
7. Train the junior team members with the techniques required for oncology model studies

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION / WORK EXPERIENCE:

• M. Pharm Pharmacology / M. Tech/ M. V. Sc with 5-8 years of experience

TECHNICAL /FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience in execution of subcutaneous tumor xenograft models, orthotopic xenograft model, metastasis models and syngeneic tumor models.
• Hands-on experience in studies involving IHC and ELISA readouts
• Will work independently or in association with senior scientists and other associates in the design and execution of in-vivo efficacy experiments using oncology models.
• Experience in animals handling (rodents and non-rodents) such as dosing by various routes, bleeding by various routes, injections by various routes and surgical modalities which includes cannulation etc…
• Data recordings and entry into the required formats as per the organizational guidelines.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment are required.

BEHAVIORAL/MANAGERIAL SKILLS:

• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good team player
• Strong documentation skills
• Adhere to organizational data integrity practices and ensure documentation in compliance with ALCOA plus principles.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health, and safety (EHS) processes defined at organizational level to meet safety goals.