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 p urpose 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:
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