Title: BBRC - Associate Scientist - PCO
JOB DESCRIPTION
Designation: Associate Scientist
Job Location: Bangalore
Department: Bioanalytical Research, PCO
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. 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.
Job Purpose:
To design experiments and develop bioanalytical methods utilizing LC-MS/MS, and support drug discovery efforts by delivering concentration data for NCEs, biomarkers, and other endogenous compounds in biological matrices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare in-vitro and in-vivo bioanalytical samples and execute routine bioanalysis tasks in a timely manner independently.
- Develop bioanalytical methods and analyze PK/TK/PD biological samples (various matrices) using quantitative LC-MS/MS assays.
- Interact and communicate professionally with managers, peers, and team members.
- Maintain proper documentation, such as laboratory notebooks and electronic report files.
- Experience in utilizing automation in sample preparation is desirable
- Trouble shooting and leveraging various functions of LC-MS/MS for reproducible analysis is a must.
- Work collaboratively with different DMPK functions for development of any new assays
- Timely maintain/ improve any laboratory processes, as required
Educational Qualification:
- Masters in pharmaceutical sciences, biotech, chemistry, biochemistry or related fields
- Good knowledge of triple quadrupole mass spectrometer platforms and demonstrated operational independence on these platforms.
- Experience in bioanalysis of small molecules is must to have and knowledge about other modalities such as biomarkers, cyclic peptides is preferred.
- Candidate should have strong understanding of sample preparation techniques in bioanalysis.
- Good understanding of the drug discovery process and contribution to DMPK studies is essential.
Experience: 3-5 years
Behavioral Skills:
- Good communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
- Should be a demonstrated team player
- Should have a fair scientific presentation skill
- Ability to collaborate across DMPK and allied functions is preferred
- Innovative in approach and should be inclusive to work with the peers and allied departments
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.