Dy Manager/Assistant Manager – Immunology | Biological E | Hyderabad

Job Description

Manager/Asst/Dy. Manager R&D – Immunology

Department: Vaccines R&D, Immunology & Clinical Serology

Roles and Responsibilities

• Proficient in performing Immunological assays.
• Assist the team in performing validation of immunological methods.
• Ability to collate data and prepare draft reports.
• Timely execution of calibration of laboratory equipment/instruments, generation of calibration calendar, and maintenance of records.
• Supervising the maintenance of common laboratory reagents and preparation of buffers.
• Active participation in the development of Immunoanalytical methods.
• Validation of Immunoanalytical methods as per project requirements and GLP.
• Generation, purification, and characterization of polyclonal antibodies against the target antigens of interest.
• Understanding and following laboratory safety guidelines including laboratory apparel, personal wear, and accessories for safe work execution, proper and safe handling and operation of lab instruments/equipment, and proper use and safe disposal of chemicals and reagents as per the guidelines.
• Documentation of experimental data in Laboratory notebook with superiors’ guidance.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment with the help of engineering as required.
• Imparting training to junior staff members of the lab as required.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Should be an active team player. Experience in handling and troubleshooting of instruments like Microplate spectrophotometer, Nephelometer, ELISA plate washer, Dot blot apparatus, calibrated densitometer, liquid handling system, etc.
• Hands-on experience in Immunoanalytical methods for protein and polysaccharide analysis (ELISA, Immunoblot blot assay, Rate Nephelometry assay, etc), as well as good working knowledge in method development and qualification, is essential.
• Hands-on experience in preclinical and clinical serology ELISA is desirable.
• Hands-on experience in the generation, purification, and characterization of polyclonal antibodies against the target antigens of interest.
• Experience with biochemical methods for protein and protein-polysaccharide conjugate analysis (SDS-PAGE, BCA/Lowry, colorimetric, and UV/Vis spectroscopy).
• Experience with proteins, peptides, conjugates, viruses, and macromolecules is desirable.

Educational Qualification: B.Tech/ M.Sc/ M.Tech (Lifesciences)

Experience: 7-10 yrs