Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONDesignation: Digital Pathology Image Analyst - Associate Scientist (8-I)
Job Location: Bangalore
Department: BBRC Pathology/IHCAbout Syngene
Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene' s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.Job Purpose (1-2 Lines):
This position will use cutting-edge pathology image analysis and bioinformatics approaches to understand the mechanism of action (MoA) and identify novel tissue-based biomarkers using advanced IHC imaging of patient tumors and will collaborate with pathologists, biologists, and other bioinformaticians to apply their findings to target identification and patient selection questions for new cancer therapies.Key Responsibilities:

• Design algorithms under supervision in one or more digital pathology analysis software packages in the quantification of IHC staining expression, including tumor/stroma classification and cellular feature extraction.
• To perform statistical analyses and data visualization using data analysis packages such as R, Python, and/or MATLAB
• Document projects, algorithms, and results in detail with the ability to proofread and record results as per regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively in project teams composed of pathologists, scientists, and image analyst.

Educational Qualification and experience:
Graduate degree in biological science / biomedical Engineering/ computer science/ Bioinformatics, or related discipline with 2-3 Years of relevant experience in Pharma/ Biotech/ R&D.Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)

• Experience in one or more digital pathology analysis software packages; including HALO, Visiopharm, Definiens, Inform and/or Aperio Image Analysis.
• Excellent programming skills in one or more analytics packages such as R, Python and/or MATLAB
• Knowledge of various digital imaging scanners and/or experience imaging chromogen and fluorescent stains is desired
• Experience in developing image analysis algorithms in feature extraction of the tumor, stroma, and various cell types through stains and morphometric features is desired.

Behavioral Skills:
A proactive team player.

• Ensure completion of experiments and generate accurate and reproducible data from experiments.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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