Principal Scientist
23 hours ago
We are seeking a Principal Scientist – Genetic Engineering & Molecular Biology to lead our Molecular Biology & Genetics team of 6 talented scientists and report directly to our VP of R&D . This is a senior leadership role where you will drive the strategy, execution, and innovation in molecular biology & genetic engineering, while ensuring timely milestones, budget management, and robust IP protection.
Lead and mentor the Molecular Biology & Genetics R&D team, setting clear KPIs and growth plans for each member.
Design and execute detailed R&D strategies, ensuring timely achievement of project milestones.
Manage budgets and resources for all molecular biology & genetics-related activities.
Drive innovation in viral vector-based recombinant protein platform development , virus gene editing, and virus-host interaction studies.
Set up and improve R&D processes to enhance efficiency and reproducibility.
Actively contribute to hiring decisions in the Molecular Biology & Genetics domain.
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience
~ PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Virology, or related discipline .
~7+ years of relevant R&D experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role in the Molecular Biology & Genetics domain.
~ Virus gene editing
~ Strong track record of scientific innovation and IP creation .
~ Experience in setting up R&D processes and working with intellectual property teams.
Experience in insect-based protein expression systems .
Preferred Tools & Software Proficiency
Molecular Biology Platforms: Familiarity with plasmid/vector design and cloning simulation tools such as SnapGene , Benchling , or Geneious Prime ; sequence alignment software such as Clustal Omega or MEGA .
Bioinformatics & Structural Analysis: Experience with sequence databases and analysis platforms like NCBI BLAST , UniProt , or Ensembl ; Data & Project Management: Comfort with electronic lab notebooks and inventory tools such as Benchling or Labguru ; project tracking platforms like Microsoft Project , Asana , or Trello ; and data analytics tools such as Excel (Advanced) , Tableau , or Power BI .
Intellectual Property Tools: Exposure to patent search and analysis tools such as Espacenet , WIPO Patentscope , Google Patents , or PatSnap/Orbit Intelligence .
Lab Instrumentation Software: Proficiency with relevant equipment software including qPCR analysis suites (ABI, Bio-Rad), NGS data analysis (Illumina BaseSpace, ONT EPI2ME), or FlowJo .
Be at the forefront of a game-changing & India-first biotech platform .
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