Research Associate - Cell & Gene Therapy - R&D

M.Sc./MTech in Biotechnology with 3-8 years of relevant experience in academia and/or industry

Roles & Responsibilities

• Candidate will be expected to have worked with primary cells and cell lines in immunology or immuno-oncology context. Prior experience working in development and validation of cell and gene therapy products will be preferred.
• Must be well-versed in flow cytometry, sorting, cell-based assay development, immunological assays, real-time PCR, and microbiological assays.
• Should be able to effectively communicate and work closely in a highly matrixed team environment to advance companys cell therapy pipeline.
• Should be able to closely coordinate and show active participation working with internal functions like manufacturing, quality assurance, clinical development, supply chain management as well as with external collaborators for development of a product.
• Expected to exhibit strict adherence to project timelines while preserving integrity, accuracy, safety, and quality.
• Must be involved in preparation and review of SOPs, protocols, reports, regulatory documents, pertaining to program requirement.
• Understand systems and processes pertaining to sterile practices, work ethics, safety, health, and environment.

Mandatory Competencies:

• Multi-colour Flow cytometry
• Cell Based Assays Immunological and Immuno-oncological
• Stable cell line generation
• Molecular biology techniques like PCR, qPCR, cloning
• Presentation, Interpersonal & Communication Skills