Principal Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTIONDesignation: Principal ScientistJob Location: BangaloreDepartment: OncologyAbout SyngeneIncorporated 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: We are looking for an experienced immuno-oncology scientist to drive pre-clinical drug discovery projects.Key Responsibilities:For running independent project(s) in the areas of immuno-oncologyFor driving the assigned project with full commitment,To champion the biology of project, establish all assays, models required to drive the project and work in collaboration with team members within the domain, across different domains and across departmentTo take active participation in running experiments, compiling the data in required format and prepare study reportsTo train and mentor other scientists in a timely mannerTo work in a collaborative fashion with research scientists from various disciplines
Educational Qualification: MSC/MPHARM with sound knowledge of oncology. Evidence of a publication record in peer reviewed journals is considered as one of the key qualification criteria.Required Skills:Hands on experience in animal models of oncology especially syngeneic, xenografts, humanized mice, PDX etc and conceptual understanding about PK/PD relationship.Hands on experience of flow-cytometry and cell sorting techniques is considered a plus.Hands on experience with immune cell-based functional assays such as cell activation, cytokine measurements and assays related to cellular signaling using appropriate biochemical and pharmacological techniquesProven ability to independently design, coordinate, and execute in vivo studies and ex vivo mechanistic / functional assaysAbility to proficiently use MS Excel and Graph Pad Prism software for data analysis and other statistical analysisCommunication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills are mandatedBehavioral Skills: Good communication skills, good presentation skills, hardworking, sincere and a team player. Must demonstrate integrity and take accountability of their workEqual 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.