Research Associate / Associate Scientist – Wet Lab

Quantum Biosciences; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Biosciences is seeking a Research Associate / Associate Scientist for its wet-lab team at C-CAMP in Bengaluru. You will own routine mammalian cell culture, sample preparation, reagent formulation, and data handoffs for platform testing in a fast-paced startup setting.

This role suits an ambitious MSc/MTech graduate aiming to gain translational R&D experience and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team focused on advanced cellular diagnostic platforms.

Qualifications

• Hands-on wet-lab bench experience
• Strong organizational habits and attention to detail
• Clear communication across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Maintain, passage, bank, and characterize continuous mammalian cell lines.
• Prepare and standardize buffers, media, and sample preparations for assays.
• Maintain audit-ready records, document reagents and conditions, and assist SOPs.
• Share wet-lab upkeep and biosafety responsibilities in a fast-paced startup environment

Skills

Wet-lab experience

Startup agility

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Documentation & SOPs

Education

MSc or MTech in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related Life Sciences

Job description

Research Associate / Associate Scientist – Wet Lab

Reports To: Technical Leadership; works on-site alongside our wet-lab team

Company Overview

Quantum Biosciences is an early-stage deep-tech startup based out of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in Bengaluru.

We are developing next-generation cellular diagnostic platforms that interface advanced physical instrumentation with real-time biological readouts to detect early indicators of cellular distress before permanent organ damage occurs.

Position Summary

We are looking for an agile, detail-oriented Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join our laboratory team at C-CAMP. In this role, you will take hands-on ownership of routine mammalian cell culture, primary sample preparation, reagent formulation, and experimental sample handoffs for platform testing.

This role is well suited for an ambitious Master’s graduate (MSc/MTech) looking to gain high-impact translational R&D experience in an agile startup environment, working alongside our wet-lab team and interfacing with physical instrumentation platforms.

CORE FOCUS

What You Will Do

Cell Culture & Assays

Cell Culture & Sample Processing

Maintain, passage, bank, and characterize continuous mammalian cell lines under strict aseptic technique. Perform routine isolation and quality checks of primary cells (such as PBMCs) from biological samples, and execute standard cell viability, cytotoxicity, and cellular response assays.

Formulations & Buffers

Reagents & Sample Preparation

Prepare and standardize physiological buffers, media, and colloidal/nanoparticle suspensions. Perform basic particle and sample characterization using standard benchtop tools, and format biological samples for measurement on experimental instrumentation platforms.

Records & SOPs

Data Traceability & Bench Discipline

Maintain clean, audit-ready experimental records with clear documentation of reagents, lot numbers, and condition parameters. Assist in troubleshooting experimental variations and drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Lab Operations & Startup Agility

Share day-to-day responsibility for wet-lab upkeep at C-CAMP, including sterile room maintenance, consumable inventory tracking, and biosafety compliance (BSL-2). Proactively assist with routine laboratory tasks and adapt flexibly as experimental priorities evolve.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

What You Bring to the Team

Education

Academic Background

MSc or MTech in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related Life Sciences discipline.

Hands-on Experience

Wet-Lab Bench Experience

1–3 years of hands‑on wet‑lab bench experience (including thesis work or research fellowships).

Technical Skills

Cell Culture & Bio‑Analytical Workflows

Proven competence in sterile mammalian cell culture techniques, familiarity with standard benchtop bio‑analytical techniques, and advantageous experience with primary cell handling or separation workflows.

Mindset

Startup Agility & Cross‑Discipline Collaboration

High personal initiative, strong organizational habits, enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced, collaborative incubator setting, and clear communication skills with comfort collaborating across disciplines.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

Bonus Points If You Have

• Prior experience working with human blood samples, including blood fractionation and primary component separation (such as PBMCs).
• Familiarity with colloidal, nanoparticle, or magnetic sensor suspension handling.
• Prior experience working in an accredited BSL-2 facility or bio‑incubator environment.
• Experience drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or maintaining audit‑ready laboratory records.