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 may perform other cell-based assays.

What you'll do

• Perform flow cytometry primarily, as well as other immune assays.
• Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data.
• Produce 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.
• Work collaboratively 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, as well as 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.
• Must be able 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 be occasionally necessary to meet business demands.
• May be exposed to a cold freezer environment, with freezer temperatures ranging between -20ºC and -196ºC.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.