Scientist - Microbiology

Roles and Responsibilities:

·        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.