Lead Scientist- Cell & Molecular Biology

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Maharashtra is seeking a Lead Scientist- Cell & Molecular Biology to own the development of recombinant antigens and diagnostic platforms. You will lead end-to-end product development from concept to market, mentor a high‑performing team, and coordinate with other departments to add value across products.

You bring 15 to 20 years of experience in molecular biology, with expertise in bacterial, yeast, insect and mammalian expression systems, primer design,

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in molecular biology and recombinant antigen development.
• Experience designing primers, PCR, and vectors for multiple expression systems.
• Proven track record in leading and mentoring biotech teams.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of recombinant antigens and diagnostic kits.
• Design and optimize cloning strategies, vector design, and expression.
• Mentor team members, set objectives, and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with other departments to translate R&D into market-ready products.

Skills

Molecular biology

Recombinant antigens

Cloning

PCR

Primer designing

Vector design

Team leadership

Diagnostics development

Documentation

Tools

Expression systems

Job description

Lead Scientist- Cell & Molecular Biology

15 to 20 years

C232

Full-Time

To own YBL Vision, Values and Mission. Development of recombinant antigen/proteins form bacterial, yeast, insect and mammalian host. Molecular biology and development of clones. Primer designing, PCR, Vector designing and construction for all the expression system. Molecular diagnostics kit development. Preparation of documents related to product development. Analyze and mitigate risk at different levels of design and development. Timely transfer of the process/technology and other related clones to respective department. Help identifying training required by analyzing of skill gap of the team member. Set team objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance. Work along with other departments to for value addition of any product. Leading, mentoring, training of team for resource development. Work alongside the seniors in contributing to overall business objective. Person with good knowledge of the recombinant antigens market in regards to diagnostics. End to end planning - from product development to market reach for revenue generation Build the Cell and Molecular Biology (Recombinant Antigens) Team at YBL Expertise in identifying unmet market needs and acting on them swiftly. Ability to support commercial teams in identification of opportunities and lead generation. Any other activities related to smooth functioning of YBL.