Associate Research Scientist/Scientist - Biology
Oxygen Healthcare Research · Ahmedabad · onsite · Posted 41d ago
Undisclosed5–10 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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- Ph.D with Postodoctoral or Masters with 5+ years of hands-on experience in cell-based assay development and troubleshooting skills; ability to handle different plate formats for small molecule screening
- Reporting to senior team leader, work with a group of in vitro assay biologists, learning and coaching group members to improve skills and productivity
- Independently design, conduct, optimize and proactively troubleshoot assays
- Develop, optimize and validate biochemical and cell-based assay platforms for the hit identification, lead optimization and functional characterization of small molecules
- Work on the bench implementing state-of-the-art technologies for the different assay platforms
- Ensure robust and high-quality assays with efficient use of automation and instrumentation
- Data processing, interpretation and presentation to cross functional team members
- Proposing, planning, quoting, tracking reagent needs, usage and executing timelines for each study
- Work closely with other biology groups involved in screening, cell biology, protein biology and ADME, offering integrated drug discovery support alongside chemistry for multiple client-based projects
- Extensive work experience in cell biology and biochemistry techniques
- Good working knowledge of transcription-based studies, targeted protein degradation, target identification and validation
- Cell culture experience and in handling different immortalized cell lines, primary cultures, 3D cultures
- Ability to perform transient transfections and generate stable cell lines
- Good working knowledge of immunoprecipitation and Western blotting for protein analysis, quantification and in studying protein-protein interactions
- Experience in fluorescence microscopy and high-content imagining is an advantage
- Experience in targeted protein degradation, target engagement assays (e.g. nanoBRET, CETSA) is an advantage
- Experience in CRISPR-CAS9 knock-out and siRNA/shRNA knock-down studies
- Experience with site-directed mutagenesis is beneficial but not a must
- Candidates must be capable of excellent teamwork in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, where meeting timelines will be essential.
- Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills
- An ability to overcome technical challenges and exercise sound judgment under pressure
- High self-motivation to initiate projects and work independently under aggressive deadlines
- A strong technical knowledge with exceptional attention to detail
- An excellent personal rapport and an ability to engender trust and respect
- An ability to work well as part of a small focussed team and build relationships
- An exceptional communication skill and an ease in interaction with all stakeholders
- An infectious enthusiasm for life, work and making a difference to the world in which we live
- A bright, friendly, flexible personality with agility to switch between different skill sets
- An exceptional organisational skill that thrives working in a fast-paced and vibrant team environment
- Positivity, focus and a winning mentality allied with kindness
- Curiosity, energy, creativity, and bravery with a strong desire to help to build the o2h culture
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Skills
AutomationInstrumentationTroubleshootingAssaybiologyChemistryCell CulturecharacterizationDrug DiscoveryCell BiologyBiochemistryResearchdata analysisData Processing
About Oxygen Healthcare Research
Oxygen Healthcare Research
Pharma
600
employees
2005
21 years old
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India
₹5.4L PA avg
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Operating at the intersection of life sciences and technology, Oxygen Healthcare Research focuses on innovation and investment in early-stage ventures for global impact.
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