Title:  BBRC - Research Investigator - ARD

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Designation: Research Scientist (7-I) or Research Investigator (7-I)
Job Location: Bangalore
Department: BBRC PD ARD
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 worldwide. 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- a 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): Analytical Research and Development enabling Chemical Development, Drug
Substance Supply and process development of biologic and small molecule therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities:
 Routine analysis of in-process and isolated samples for early intermediates and Drug Substances
using chromatographic and wet analytical techniques
 Analytical support of process development for biologics, bioconjugation and ADC projects using a
variaty of separation, identification and purity analysis techniques.
 Independent plan and execute experiments and interpret analytical results in coordination with the
chemistry team and the Biologics Development team.
 Method execution, optimization and transfer
 Electronic lab notebook documentation: maintain detailed and organized experiement records,
ensuring accurate and reliable results and review of documents generated by peers or junior analyst
 Attend weekly project review meetings
 Prepare and review analytical method and technical reports; Review of documents generated by
peers or junior analysts
 Lead or champion an initiative related to lab or project workflow within the department
 As a senior analyst, contribute to more than one project at a time
 Responsible for clear individual deliverables
 Work collaborately across matrix organization to ensure timely deliverables in agile and fast-paced
setting.
 Supervise the subordinates for timely completion of assigned projects
 Responsible for periodic reports updating to both internal and external clients
 Preparing and presenting scientific presentations in internal meetings
Educational Qualifications: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Pharm, or Analytical Chemistry
Technical/Functional Skills:
 The candidate should have a good educational and theoretical, analytical chemistry background for
both biologic and small molecule therapeutics.
 Hands on experience on analysis of biologics and small molecules.
 Good knowledge and experience of analytical techniques and analytical data interpretation
 Hands-on experience on liquid chromatography (size exclusion chromatography, reverse phase
chromatography, ion exchange chromotography and hydrophobic interactio chromatography), capillary
electrophoresis (CGE and icIEF) and mass spectrometry of biologics and ADC analysis are strongly
preferred.
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 The candidate should understand method development, method optimization, method transfer, and
routine analysis and possess very competent analytical skills
 Good understanding of documentation as per GxP requirements (electronic notebook)
 Capable of working as a liaison between Biologics Development at client site and the Syngene Biologics
team
 Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a collobrative,
cross-function environment and to address ambiguity.
 The candidate should have good proficiency in MS office tools
Experience: 12-14 years with M.Sc. or 9-12 years with M. Pharm or 2-3 years with Ph.D
Behavioral Skills:
 Strong commitment toward work and a high level of dedication, enthusiasm, and motivation
 Good speaking-listening-writing skills, attention to detail, proactive self-starter
 Ability to work successfully in a dynamic environment
 Should be able to work in a team and flexible for working in shifts.
 Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
 Persuasive ability in a team and cross-functional environment
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.