Manager – IIT Madras Bioincubator

Biopatrika; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IIT Madras Bioincubator (IITMIC) at IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai invites applications for the role of Manager – IITM Bioincubator. The selected candidate will oversee specialised laboratory infrastructure, ensure safety and biosafety compliance, and support incubated biotech startups with access to facilities, mentoring, and resources.

Responsibilities include evaluating startup proposals with IITMIC, coordinating programmes, organizing workshops, and liaising with IIT Madras, BIRAC, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline with 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in bioincubator, wet-lab research facility, biotechnology industry, and/or startup incubation ecosystem is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Bioincubator laboratory infrastructure and equipment, including maintenance, AMCs, calibration, servicing, and optimum utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, EHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support incubated startups with access to facilities, mentoring, and incubation resources.
• Evaluate startup applications with IITMIC, technology readiness, team capabilities, and commercial potential.
• Coordinate startup selection processes and liaise with IIT Madras, IITMIC management and industry partners.
• Organise technical workshops, training programmes, and ecosystem engagement activities.
• Maintain records of laboratory operations, startup progress, and programme outcomes.

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences

Job description

We are Hiring | Manager – IIT Madras Bioincubator IITM Bioincubator, managed by IITM Incubation Cell (IITMIC), is looking for a motivated professional to join our team as Manager – IITM Bioincubator. The role involves managing specialised laboratory infrastructure, supporting biotech and life sciences startups, and coordinating incubation programmes and institutional activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline, with 4–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a bioincubator, wet-lab research facility, biotechnology industry, and/or startup incubation ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Bioincubator laboratory infrastructure and specialised equipment, including maintenance, AMCs, calibration, servicing, and optimal utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, EHS standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support incubated startups with access to laboratory facilities, technical expertise, mentoring, and incubation resources.
• Evaluate startup applications (along with the larger IITMIC, technology readiness, team capabilities, and commercial potential, and coordinate startup selection processes).
• Liaise with BIRAC, IIT Madras, and IITMIC management on project proposals, milestone reviews, reporting, and programme requirements.
• Organise technical workshops, training programmes, and ecosystem engagement activities.
• Maintain records of laboratory operations, startup progress, and programme outcomes.

Location: IIT Madras Research Park, Taramani, Chennai (primarily based at the IITMIC office).

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We look forward to welcoming someone who can contribute to strengthening the biotech and life sciences startup ecosystem at IIT Madras and #IITMIC.