Research Assistant Laboratory Sciences

Bayer Zydus Pharma; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer Zydus Pharma in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is seeking a Research Assistant in Laboratory Sciences to support cell biology activities and greenhouse operations for DH0 and DH1 seed production. You will contribute to continuous improvement projects, implement data analytics, and drive strategic initiatives in vegetable breeding research.

The role requires strong lab skills, tissue culture experience, and collaboration across project teams to facilitate advancement decisions and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant lab experience in plant tissue culture or related field.
• Proven capability in process troubleshooting, optimization, standardization, and scale-up.
• Strong laboratory skills and analytical thinking with data-driven approach.
• Familiarity with breeding methodologies and collaborative, team-based work environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute in vitro lab operations with donor plants including sowing, planting, marker sampling, explant harvest and disinfection.
• Ensure explant plating, subcultures, embryo harvest, regenerant transfer as per targets.
• Prepare daily media and stock solutions, glass washing, autoclaving.
• Ensure seed production targets are met for DH1/Sc-1.
• Operate flow cytometry, analyze results and identify true doubled plants and acclimatization.
• Ensure 100% data collection in all enterprise systems.
• Operate and maintain key laboratory equipment with timely reporting of malfunctions.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver detailed experimental protocols for advancement decisions.
• Optimize laboratory/greenhouse workflows using Lean/Six Sigma concepts.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, SOPs, regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitor daily Laboratory seasonal workers task management.

Skills

Lab techniques

Tissue culture

Data analysis

Process troubleshooting

Breeding knowledge

Collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

Research Assistant Laboratory Sciences

Position Purpose

The primary focus of the role is to support Cell Biology activities including laboratory operations related to DH0 production and greenhouse operations related to DH1 seed and crosses production. Additionally, the role is responsible for continuous improvement and strategic initiative projects that transform the way Vegetable breeding research is conducted within the organization using new equipment technologies, data analytics, and program management design.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Execute all relevant in vitro lab operations with donor plants including sowing, planting, marker sampling, explant harvest and disinfection.
• Ensure explant plating, subcultures, embryo harvest, regenerant transfer as per set target/commitments.
• Preparation of daily media and stock solutions, glass washing, autoclaving
• Ensure DH1/Sc-1 seed production targets to meet
• Operate flow cytometry, analyze results and identification of true doubled plants and their acclimatization.
• Ensure 100% relevant data collection in all enterprise systems
• Operate and maintain key laboratory equipment and ensure 100% readiness for routine production with timely reporting of malfunctions
• Collaborate with project team members to deliver detailed experimental protocols that enable advancement decisions by our scientists and placement decisions to our customers.
• Optimize laboratory/greenhouse workflows using various efficiency gain systems (Lean/Six sigma)
• Ensure all HSE, SOPs, regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure to monitor daily Laboratory seasonal workers task management.

Who You Are

• Bachelors Degree with 10 years of Lab experience or Masters Degree with 7 years of experience or related field
• Experience in plant tissue culture and lab quality workflows
• Proven capability in process troubleshooting, optimization, standardization, and scale-up.
• Strong Laboratory skills and analytical thinking, ability to reduce complexity
• Strong computer skills related to data acquisition, organization, and data analysis.
• Ability to challenge status quo and to embrace change
• Familiarity with breeding methodologies
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment.

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Your Application

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Division

Crop Science