Molecular Biology Scientist

Kyvor Genomics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A personalized medicine company in Chennai is seeking a Molecular Biology Scientist to develop genomic profiles based on NGS data. The candidate will collaborate with the scientific team to review genomic variant calls and support clinicians. A PhD with 1-4 years of relevant experience in molecular biology or genetics is required. This full-time role offers a salary of ₹6,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in molecular biology or genetics, especially with NGS applications in cancer.
• Substantive genomics research experience in a rigorous academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop annotated genomic profiles based on NGS data in cancer patient studies.
• Review and assess genomic variant calls.
• Critically evaluate variant classifications based on developments.
• Support clinicians with queries and report interpretations.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of cancer genetics

Next-generation sequencing analysis

Whole-exome sequencing analysis

Strong command of the English language

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

PhD or equivalent depth of knowledge

Tools

Publicly available tools and databases

Job description

KYVOR GENOMICS

JOB DESCRIPTION - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY SCIENTIST

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Kyvor Genomics Pvt. Ltd is a subsidiary of Kyvor Genomics Inc, USA. Kyvor is a personalized medicine company with an initial focus on cancer. It is currently expanding its base in Chennai, India.

JOB SUMMARY:

An ideal Molecular Biology Scientist (MBS) would work in collaboration with the scientific team in terms of reviewing and assessing data curation, in addition to developing genomic profiles based on NGS data. This role also requires the candidate to engage in discussion of the generated reports with clinicians.

JOB TYPE:

Full‑time, CTC: 6,00,000 – 10,00,000 P

LOCATION:

Chennai

SHIFT:

10 AM – 6 PM (General)

REPORTING TO:

Head – Clinical Genomics

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop annotated genomic profiles of somatic aberrations based on NGS data in the studies of cancer‑patient samples
• Review and assess genomic variant calls using publicly available tools and databases in collaboration with the scientific team
• Critically evaluate and investigate variant classifications based on recent developments and updates
• Support and assist clinicians with regards to queries and interpretation of the report

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of cancer genetics and experience with next‑generation sequencing and whole‑exome sequencing analysis
• Substantive genomics research experience in a rigorous academic setting
• A minimum of PhD or equivalent depth of knowledge with 1–4 years of experience in molecular biology or genetics, especially with NGS applications in cancer
• Strong command of the English language is mandatory
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment