· The key responsibility will be planning, designing and performing experiments in Microbiology (compound library screening, MIC/MBC, kill kinetics, macrophage infection studies, etc.)
· Setting up and performing basic immunological assays (using FACS and ELISA)
· Team management
· Supporting the Microbiology team in delivering results for drug discovery and development projects encompassing bacterial and fungal pathogens.
· Data analysis using statistical tools
· Report preparation and presentations
Technical skills required:
· Sound knowledge of Microbiology
· Hands on experience in developing microbiological and immunological assays
· Exposure to areas like AMR and infection drug discovery
· Handling pathogens & working in BSL2 and BLS3 labs. Familiarity with Biosafety practices.
· Drug screening: planning, designing, conducting MIC, MBC, Kill kinetics & related experiments.
· Building pathogen libraries, and handling drug resistant pathogens
· Practical experience in cell cultures/cell line handling techniques, setting up intracellular infection models, ELISA, Western Blotting, FACS and reporter-based assays.
· Data analysis using statistical tools like GraphPad and knowledge of biostatistics.
· Knowledge of bioinformatics and target biology
Key Skills:Exposure to Drug Discovery, Pathogen Handling, Cell culture, BSL2, BSL3, AMR, Target Identification, High Thruput screening, Tuberculosis, Handling drug resistant microbes, Building pathogen libraries, Biosafety.
Basic attributes required:
· Aptitude for team working
· Managing strict project timelines
· Knowledge of setting up assays, biosafety, drug discovery processes and development
· Proficiency in English, excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
· Computer skills (MS word, Excel, and presentations)
CTC Range: Commensurate to experience and negotiable.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Microbiology with 3 to 5 years’ experience in microbiology. Pharma-industry experience is preferred.
Employment type
Full-time
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