Senior Research Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Senior Research Associate (9-II)

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Pathology/ IHC

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 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 (1-2 Lines): This is a lab-based position for histopathology/ IHC, and the major purpose is clinical biomarker assay development, validation, and analysis.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Undergo training, handle and perform independently, routine histopathology techniques including sectioning, embedding, grossing and H&E staining.
• Undergo training and perform monoplex chromogenic automated IHC assays, with 100% compliance to internal standardization guidelines
• Undergo training on handling all automated equipments, starting from autostainers, coverslippers to digital scanners. Use these equipments as directed in Work instructions.
• Scan slides fluently using Digital slide scanners, label and maintain whole slide Image repository.
• Perform and support cell culture techniques independently.
• Document & maintain appropriate records of all lab related processes
• Reagent Inventory & Slides/Block Management, including but not limited to tracking inflow of commercial blocks/slides, reblocking if required, maintaining an inventory with details of consumption of blocks/slides, uploading on Image repository platform with proper labelling, tracking expiry of reagents etc.

• Actively participate in SOP preparation and periodic review. Document and maintain appropriate records

• Perform other lab duties as instructed.

Educational Qualification and Experience M.Sc/M.Tech in Biology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry or equivalent with 2-5 years of relevant experience in histopathology/IHC, working in research settings, academia, and corporate (Hospitals/Pharma).

Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)

• Experience in performing routine histopathological techniques is required.
• Previous knowledge and experience in biomarker assay development and validation is preferred
• Previous molecular pathology laboratory management skills desired.

Behavioral Skills:

• Good communication and analytical skills 
• Enthusiasm to learn quickly with minimal training
• Should be meticulous at the documentation and capable of multitasking
• Team player and able to adjust in a fast pace work 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.