Scientist

Overview

Participate in flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and execution. Perform assays according to SOPs, support new procedure development and improve existing SOPs, and serve as a scientific resource to clients and internal teams.

What you'll do

• Perform flow cytometry and other immune assays.
• Design and perform experiments independently and accurately analyze and present data.
• Deliver high-quality output and build efficiency into improving productivity metrics.
• Assist in establishing and improving procedures and required SOP documentation.
• Troubleshoot and correct routine scientific issues and problems.
• Identify, update, and implement emerging laboratory techniques.
• Maintain and support safe laboratory practices and environment.
• Collaborate with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise.
• Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks.
• Monitor Product and Service/R&D-related project expenses.
• Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally.
• Assist with writing, reviewing, and editing contract and grant applications and proposals as appropriate.
• Assist with writing and publishing papers, abstracts, techniques, or chapters to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company.
• Present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• Master’s Degree in life sciences or another relevant field.
• 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Expert-level flow cytometry skills using both whole blood and isolated cells.
• Demonstrated skills in monitoring cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, as well as ELISpot, ELISA, and MSD.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and FlowJo.
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion.
• Ability to see and differentiate between colors on the full color spectrum.
• Ability to lift and carry between 1–15 lbs.; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity.
• Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and comprehend the English language.

Nice to have

• A solid understanding of current GLP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards.
• Demonstrated skills with assays used for immunophenotyping, such as primary cell-based assays, ELISpot, ELISA, and Mesoscale.
• Experience with cell sorting techniques.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Extended work hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business demands.
• May be exposed to a cold freezer environment with temperatures ranging between -20ºC and -196ºC.