Associate Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION Designation Associate Scientist 8-I 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 To be part of the Pathology IHC team and support IHC-based biomarker assay development validation and clinical sample analysis Key Responsibilities 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 with internal standardization guidelines Support clinical sample analysis and data compilation Performing RNA ISH and cell culture activities as an adjunct to IHC techniques independently 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 Undergo training and develop Image analysis algorithms on Digital pathology platforms for research use 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 5-10 years of relevant experience working in research settings academia and corporate Hospitals Pharma Technical functional Skills Maximum 4-6 Points Behavioral Skills Ensure completion of experiments and generate accurate and reproducible data from experiments Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously with comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing requirements 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