Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONDesignation: Research associate/Senior Research AssociateJob Location: BangaloreDepartment: Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization- Drug Metabolism and TransportersAbout SyngeneIncorporated 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:This is a lab-based position, working with invitro team where the candidate is expected to spend 80% of her/his time in the laboratory. The ideal candidate will have to perform in-vitro assays, such as permeability using MDCK cells, stability studies in different matrices including plasma, microsomal, hepatocytes, other invitro cell-based assays.Key Responsibilities:The candidate is responsible for conducting invitro metabolism and transporter assays involving multiple cell lines. Hands on and demonstrated troubleshooting experience in cell culture, trans-well assays. Development and validation of new ADME cell-based assays and technologies to support pre-clinical project team as and when required. He/she must work in a highly collaborative environment both within BBRC and across BMS teams. Regular communication must be maintained with BMS counterparts. Project support will be priority along with exploratory works. The candidate is expected to be able to write publications based on his/her work.Educational Qualification: MSc/M Pharm/M Tech with a minimum of 0-2 years\' experience in ADME and/or transporter assays.Must have: * Troubleshooting, development, and validation of new ADME cell-based assays and technologies to support pre-clinical project team

• Strong background in enzyme kinetics and cell-based assays
• In vitro DMPK/transporters knowledge is preferred
• Time management skills and ability to work in a team-based drug discovery/development environment
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Critical thinking abilities and able to interpret the data and communicate to the team to support drug discovery in a fast-paced environment.
• Good collaborator, communicator, and work with cross-functional teams.

Good to have: * In vitro ADME experience

• Trouble shooting ability, good communication skills-both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other people
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Reliable and Self-motivated.

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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