Research Assistant / Junior Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow

StrainX Biotech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 320,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyestem in Bengaluru is seeking a Research Assistant / Junior Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow with 1–2 years of hands-on stem cell research experience. The role involves culturing iPSCs, differentiating into lung cells, and contributing to preclinical/clinical studies.

The candidate should have strong cell culture and molecular biology skills, plus excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Eligible candidates are invited to apply by email.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in cell culture and basic cell and molecular biology techniques (RT‑PCR, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, ELISA, western blotting).
• Committed, goal oriented, passionate, and able to work with a high performing team within tight timelines.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Culturing human iPSC and primary cell lines.
• Differentiating iPS cells to lung cells in 2D/3D formats; detailed characterization and banking.
• Bioreactor scale manufacturing of cells for preclinical/clinical studies.
• Basic gene knock-in and knock-out experiments; transfection with lipofectamine/electroporation.
• Writing progress reports and presenting in review meetings.
• Participate in general lab activities and other projects as needed.
• Travel (domestic and international) for collaborative project activities.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Communication skills

Team player

Education

MS/MTech in biotech

Tools

RT‑PCR

Flow cytometry

Immunocytochemistry

ELISA

Western blot

Job description

We’re Hiring Again! Are you passionate about cutting-edge translational research and driven by the opportunity to turn scientific discoveries into meaningful impact? Join us on a journey to advance innovative science and develop solutions that have the potential to transform human lives.

R&D Position in Bengaluru: Research Assistant / Junior Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow M.ScorM.Techin Biotechnology / Life Sciences or any related subject with one or two years of hands‑on experience in stem cell research.

Job description

• 1) Culturing human iPSC and primary cell lines
• 2) Differentiating human iPS cells to lung cells in 2D and 3D formats, detailed characterization and banking
• 3) Bioreactor scale manufacturing of desired cells for preclinical and clinical studies
• 4) Basic gene knock‑in and knock‑out experiments; transfection experiments using lipofectamine/ electroporation
• 5) Writing progress reports and making presentation in review meetings
• 6) Participate in general lab activities and other projects if and when needed
• 7) Travel (domestic and international) when required for collaborative project related activities

Desired skills

• 1) Hands‑on experience in cell culture and basic cell and molecular biology techniques (but not limited to) like real time PCR, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, ELISA, western blotting etc.
• 2) Committed, goal oriented, passionate, and ready to work closely with a high performing team within tight timelines.
• 3) Possess good communication and presentation skills.

Aspirants possessing requisite qualifications and suitable background may apply with their detailed CV (including names of two referees) to [e-mail] on or before November 6, 2026.

No other forms of application except email will be considered legitimate.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will hear back from us.

Eyestem is recognised by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) as a centre for PhD research.