Scientist - Research & Development

Job Description

About Immuneel Immuneel Therapeutics Private Limited is a pioneering start-up company leading the charge in cell therapy and personalized immunotherapy for patients in India. For more details, please refer www.immuneel.com We Pursue, with Purpose, to serve our Patients (3 Ps) by Connecting within, Collaborating globally and Creating (3 Cs) solutions. Our flexible, diverse, and vibrant team is bringing together best practices and innovations in the field of cell and gene therapy. Working at Immuneel promises the excitement of an agile startup on a critical mission. Proudly Indian in solutioning, yet global in outlook, we are keen to collaborate. We value diversity including in experience and perspectives. We value work-life balance and believe that having fun on the job is integral to achieving the right results. We pride ourselves on providing an open environment and our mission resonates with humanity everywhere. At Work, we are: Passionate in driving patient outcomes: We are passionately committed to doing the RIGHT thing to achieve the best outcomes for our patients through innovation, agility and performance orientation. We put the impact on the patient above all else. Responsible and accountable: We demonstrate ownership and accountability for our actions. We make timely and well-informed decisions, learning from our performance. Transparent, honest, and supportive in how we work together: We insist on integrity and respect for the individual. We demand excellence. Our performance management is focused on excellence through timely and constructive feed-forward. Inclusive and flexible: We are full of life and embrace all opportunities to collaborate and work together. We are excited about the collective knowledge and expertise that we share. “Being and thinking different” is valued. Immuneel prides itself as an organization that is keeping pace with best practices in organization design. Our role-based organization incorporates global trends in human capital that promote focus on work and greater nimbleness. Our role-based structure allows you to be cherished by the work you do and bring value to your work rather than designations, our organization is simplified into a flat, non-hierarchical, millennial, organization where you may fully inherit the role you play in the organization and are recognized by the accountability you take and the work you deliver. Immuneel’s employees are integral to our quest to develop and deliver high quality engineered cell therapies in India. We believe that our culture provides an environment for employees to excel and find purpose. The strength of our team is every bit as important as our cutting-edge technology and we invest in clear compensation and comprehensive benefits for our employees. People for us, are not resources, but our capital. If you are a talented professional, an out-of-box thinker with a zeal to help change, and passionate about healthcare, we invite you to join us and be a part of a historic initiative in India. Interested to be a part of the next revolution in cancer treatment? Send your resume to careers@immuneel.com 1. Role Title: Scientist - Research & Development 2. Department/Function: Research & Development (Innovation) 3. Reporting Structure: Reports to: Innovation Direct Reports: None 4. Role Summary: Immuneel is looking for a Scientist for Research & Development (Innovation). The said candidate must have a strong understanding of various processes like design, Immunology/Molecular Biology. Key deliverables will be to drive projects and programs innovation-related research and development activities or work cross-functionally to build and progress Immuneel’s cell and gene therapy product pipeline 5. Key Responsibilities: Independently design, plan and personally conduct Immunology/Molecular Biology-based studies in vitro Think innovatively and design studies accordingly Interact cross-functionally, as necessary, to fulfill all job responsibilities Contribute to one or more projects as part of the R&D matrix Stay updated on published literature related to areas of interest for the company’s therapeutic objectives, besides general awareness on research publications Evaluation of new technologies that could be used to achieve experimental goals or company’s therapeutic objectives. Present posters/talks, publish research articles and patents Industry standard Documentation: Experimental records, Protocols & Reports. Support XOP generation and closure of change controls, CAPA etc. where required. Ordering of reagents, consumables & inventory management. Equipment management: Support purchase & maintenance of equipment and associated documentation, co-ordination with FAO, QA for same. 6. Primary Objectives: Perform innovation-related research and development activities or work cross-functionally to build and progress Immuneel’s cell and gene therapy product pipeline To generate data and documentation for patent filings To generate data and documentation for regulatory filings To contribute to one or more projects as part of the R&D matrix 7. Competencies Required: Technical Competencies : Mammalian cell culture (with primary cells and cell lines) Basic immunological assay development ELISA-based techniques Flow-cytometry Molecular biology (cloning, qPCR etc) Genome engineering including CRISPR Soft Skills : Innovative thinking Independent, passionate, self-motivated and proactive Hardworking Adaptable Focused, organized and detailed oriented Good communication skills Collaborative team player IT Skills: Powerpoint, Excel, Word 8. Qualifications: 1. Masters with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or a Ph.D with a minimum of 2 years post-doctoral experience 2. Established track record in form of publications and/or patents 9. Working Conditions: Role Type: Full Time and Onsite Work Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the General Shift and 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM for the Post-Noon Shift (on a rotational basis). There will be two days off each week, which may not necessarily fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Travel Requirements: Yes (only when required; < 1%) Base Location: Immuneel Therapeutics Private Limited, 8th Floor, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health City, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560099 Show more Show less