Scientist / Senior Scientist - Research & Development

About This Role

This role involves managing clinical trial samples, developing, qualifying, and running relevant translational assays, and supporting correlative analysis with clinical and manufacturing data. It also includes supporting other R&D programs for assay development, qualification, and execution, ensuring compliant and smooth clinical trial data generation while aiding in-house R&D programs.

Responsibilities

• Process patient samples from clinical trials (e.g., isolation of PBMC, DNA, Plasma, Serum etc.), including storage, inventory management, and reconciliation
• Execute molecular, cell biology, and immuno-assays on clinical trial samples and samples from other R&D Programs (e.g., ddPCR, Flow cytometry, other cell-based assays)
• Drive assay development and qualification (cell-based assays, immunoassays, molecular biology assays) for clinical trials and pipeline R&D programs, either in-house or with outsourced partners
• Analyze, report, and review data generated from various assays
• Maintain industry-standard documentation, including experimental records, protocols, and reports; support XOP generation and closure of change controls, CAPA etc.
• Order reagents, consumables, and manage inventory
• Manage equipment, including supporting purchase and maintenance, associated documentation, and coordination with FAO, QA
• Support Life Cycle Management (LCM) activities for QARTEMI
• Support any other R&D projects as required

Requirements

• Handling and processing of human blood and tissue samples
• Experience in molecular biology assays like qPCR, ddPCR
• Experience with human/mammalian cell culture
• Experience with flow cytometry
• Excellent documentation skills
• Basic statistical and data analytical skills
• Masters degree (MSc, MS, MTech, MLT) in Life sciences, Biotech or related fields with 2-4 years of industry experience
• PhD with 1-2 years of diagnostic or industry experience

Nice to have:

• Experience in immunoassays (e.g., ELISA)
• Experience in CAR-T/Cell and Gene therapy

Benefits

• Clear compensation
• Comprehensive benefits

Important Details

• Schedule: General shift, but may require staying late or coming on weekends depending on when patient samples arrive
• Reporting to: Director - Research & Development

Application Process

• Send your resume

About the Company

Immuneel Therapeutics Private Limited is a pioneering start-up company leading the charge in cell therapy and personalized immunotherapy for patients in India. The company pursues, with purpose, to serve patients by connecting within, collaborating globally, and creating solutions. Its flexible, diverse, and vibrant team brings together best practices and innovations in the field of cell and gene therapy.