Principal Scientist Reporting to Cso/ceo

We are a rapidly growing organization looking for talented and self driven individuals who are willing to go that 'extra mile' to make things happen For us, at SciGenom the desire to succeed is immense. Winning is not about acing the race; it is about running the race with integrity and determination, to deliver on our promise. Passionate about science and compulsive in its search for knowledge SciGenom offers world class working environment, professional management and ample opportunities to learn, innovate and grow. Collaborative teamwork combined with an occasional bout of individual brilliance is what keeps us ahead of the pack
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Principal scientist reporting to CSO/CEO

Background

SciGenom Labs is a Biotech incubator established in Kochi, Kerala in 2009 by Sam Santhosh. It has incubated and spun off successful companies such as MedGenome, AgriGenome, Saksin Life sciences and MagGenome. It has also set up a non-profit Trust called SciGenom Research Foundation (SGRF) that works to promote Science in India through research and education. SciGenom is now creating a core R&D team in Kochi to incubate a new set of companies leveraging the latest scientific discoveries and cutting-edge technologies

Job Responsiblities
- Recruit, organize and manage a core R&D team in SciGenom for the next level of growth- Provide members of the R&D team with continuous scientific input in different areas of product development and train them to follow best laboratory practices- Ensure that the final products of the companies being incubated meet quality standards and customer needs- Responsible for maintaining high quality documentation for products developed in-house, including method validation reports, product development reports and standard operating procedures- Identify areas of unmet need and suggest new product development opportunities to the management- Support the Product & Strategy Group in SciGenom for building a viable product portfolio based on the latest developments in areas relevant for the company- Support marketing and sales group with content development for websites, whitepaper and other marketing documents- Bring external research funding either as independent or collaborative research projects- Explore and assess R&D partnership opportunities with collaborators, including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and not-for-profit organizations- Represent the company at scientific meetings and conferences to present the ongoing research- Preparation and submission of original research for publication in high quality journals-
- Oversee purchase, and allocation of resources for the R&D team working with the CSO/CEO**Required Skills**:

- Deep knowledge in one or more of the areas listed: Molecular Biology /Biochemistry/Immunology/Protein Chemistry/Nano-biotechnology- Ability to lead and motivate a team for optimum performance- Organized to coordinate, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines- Strong analytical skills and judgment and problem-solving competencies- Excellent communication skills- Strong technical writing skills (procedures, protocols, manuscripts and reportsWho you are
- Ph.D. in biochemistry/molecular biology/protein chemistry/immunology/biotechnology or chemistry/ organic chemistry with basic understanding of biology- Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience post Ph.D. in academia OR industry (preferred) in a scientific role- Hands on experience in developing new assays/products- Experience is working with proteins and proteomic technologies (optional)- Proven ability to build, manage and lead a team successfully- Proven scientific competency through peer reviewed publicationsLocation
- Kochi,
- Kerala,
- India