Associate STEM Content Analyst - Gene Sequences

Clarivate; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarivate in Chennai is seeking an Associate STEM Content Analyst to join the GENESEQ process. You will apply biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology concepts to curate sequence-related information from patent documents.

Indexers curate biological sequences from PDFs and sequence listings, create records for claimed and mutated sequences, and aim to meet weekly production and quality targets. The role is based in Chennai with standard office hours and a strong emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in listed bioscience fields and related skill set.
• Fresher or about 1 year in patents indexing, basic patent knowledge.
• If experienced, at least 1 year in patent indexing, disease indexing, abstract writing.

Responsibilities

• Apply biotechnology, genetics and molecular biology concepts to curate sequence data from patent documents.
• Index biological sequences from PDFs/TIFFs and claimed sequence listings.
• Create records for mutated sequences and SEQ ID fragments where not claimed.
• Meet weekly production and quality targets and maintain consistency.
• Follow safety practices and company policies at work.

Skills

Biotechnology

Bioinformatics

Microbiology

Genetics

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Education

Masters degree in Genetics/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology

Tools

MS Office

PubMed

NCBI Taxonomy database

PDF/TIFF handling

Job description

We are looking for an Associate STEM Content Analyst to join our GENESEQ process in Chennai. This is an amazing opportunity to work on GENESEQ process in IPG. We would love to speak with you if you have skills in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry.

About You

• Must be a Masters degree grad in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Biotechnology and equivalent skill set / B.Tech Biotechnology.
• Can be a fresher or candidate with around 1 year experience in working on patents, patent indexing with basic patent knowledge.
• If experienced, must have at least a year’s experience in patent indexing, disease indexing, abstract writing

It would be great if you also had

• 1 to 2 years of experience on patent indexing, gene sequencing, genetics, and disease indexing.
• Good knowledge on computer including MS office, PDF or TIFF images; good exposure to publicly available databases like NCBI taxonomy database, PubMed, etc; and secondary research skills.

What will you be doing in this role?

• You will Apply biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology concepts to curate biological sequence related information from patent documents in line with editorial policies and conventions.
• Indexers manually curate all biological sequences given in the specification, including those found within PDF or TIFF images, not just those given in the formal electronic sequence listing.
• Indexers also create additional sequences which are described in the specification, which often are not given in the sequence listing, but which are claimed. The team will also create individual records for mutated sequences and for claimed SEQ ID fragments where the whole sequence has not been claimed.
• Achieve weekly production volume and quality targets and to maintain the consistency.
• To make positive efforts to promote personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care at work, by carrying out the requirements of the law or following recognized codes of practice provided or advised by management to ensure safe working practices.

About The Team

GENESEQ Team is one of the key knowledge-driven teams in Intellectual Property Group in Clarivate. The team consists of 37 colleagues, in various roles with different experience and skill set in various domains like Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry; are reporting to a Team Manager. GENESEQ product includes Nucleic Acid sequences of minimum 10 bases or 8 if claimed and Amino Acid sequences of minimum 4 residues.

Hours of Work

9 AM to 6 PM IST (includes 1 hour break), subject to slight changes based on business needs.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.