Senior Research Investigator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Research Investigator/ Senior Research Investigator (7-I/7-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- 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): 
This position oversees one of the major technology platforms (pathology, digital pathology and IHC) and is into clinical biomarker assay development, validation and analysis.  

Key Responsibilities:
1.    Working in a team of pathologists, provide Clinical Pathology support to programs/projects at BBRC in close collaboration with the BMS pathology team.
2.    Responsible for the development of IHC/ISH assay development, qualification/validation and sample analysis.  
3.    Works in close collaboration with the scientist/pathologists onsite to support translational pathology and immunohistochemistry workflows.
4.    Support ongoing translational R&D projects in collaboration with the hospital network.  
5.    Undergo self-training and support the digital pathology workflow under the supervision of senior pathologists.
6.    Actively participate in SOP preparation and maintenance, also support, and periodically review Inventory management.

Educational Qualification and Experience:  MBBS, MD/DNB Pathology

Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)
1.    Hands-on experience in pathology/IHC working in the hospital or corporate (pharma/technology) setting.
2.    Hands-on experience/ basic knowledge of IHC is required.
3.    Knowledge of Digital pathology is desired.
4.    Experience in oncology and/or other therapeutic areas along with handling clinical samples, and clinical programs is essential.
5.    Experience of working in a regulated laboratory setting (CAP/NABL or other GxP environment) is good to have.

Experience: Around 2 to 5yrs of relevant experience in histopathology/IHC, working in research settings, academia, and corporate (Hospitals/Pharma).

Behavioral Skills:
•    Ensure completion of experiments and generate accurate and reproducible data from experiments. 
•    Good oral and written communication and presentation skills to work in a multi-disciplinary team

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.