EHSS BP - Biosafety

Job Title: Sr. Specialist EHSS Business Partner

Job Location: Syngene International Limited, Bengaluru

Job Level: Foundational

About Syngene: Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply.

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines 

• Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned
• Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company’s integrity & quality standards
• Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health safety and Sustainability (EHSS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
• Ensuring safety of self, teams and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health safety and Sustainability (EHSS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
• Ensure all assigned mandatory training related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self
• Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times

Core Purpose of the Role: The EHS Business Partner will work closely with Discovery Biology teams, Safety Assessment scientists, Vivarium & Veterinary teams, and Laboratory Managers to embed EHSS into research operations through proactive risk management and collaboration. 

Role Accountabilities: 

• Implementation and management of biosafety programmes across the Discovery Biology facility.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments across laboratories and vivarium facility.
• Ensure compliance with IBSC regulations and perform biosafety assessments for new biological projects, recommending appropriate safe handling controls.
• Integrate EHS requirements into experimental design and operational workflows.
• Support EHS inputs for business cases, expansion projects, and new initiatives.
• Drive EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of biological materials and other biological samples.
• Develop, deliver, and periodically review training programs, conduct induction programs for new employees
• Conduct audits and inspections, and monitor laboratory practices, engineering controls, and PPE usage.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee decontamination processes, biomedical waste management, and animal biosafety practices

Syngene Values: 

All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Specific requirements for this role 

1. Experience
2. Demonstrated Capability
3. Education

Experience: 

1. Hands-on research experience in relevant biological research domains, including molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology, recombinant DNA research, immunology, virology, or related life sciences.
2. Preferred Certifications (can be acquired post-selection): 

• • PG Diploma in Industrial Safety / Biosafety equivalent course

• • NEBOSH (IGC/Diploma) 

• • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent 

3. A strong interest in EHS within research environments is essential. 

Skills and Capabilities: 

• Curiosity to learn and step outside your comfort zone 

• Passion for safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement 

• Demonstrates strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in diverse, cross‑functional teams.
• A creative and analytical thinker capable of developing innovative ideas and problem-solving.
• Highly focused, committed, and disciplined in delivering results and achieving organizational objectives.

Education: 

• Full-time B.Sc./B.Tech. bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
• Full time M.Sc./M.Tech. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular biology from reputed universities.

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.