Research Scientist - Cellular Engineering

Pandorum Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm in Bengaluru is looking for a Research Scientist in Cellular Engineering to design and develop nucleic acid delivery systems using lipid nanoparticles. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields with at least 5 years of experience in nucleic acid delivery and nanoparticle synthesis. Responsibilities include developing protocols, analyzing data, and preparing reports. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in nucleic acid delivery and nanoparticle synthesis.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based bioassays is mandatory.
• Familiarity with microfluidic systems for nanoparticle production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop nucleic acid delivery systems using lipid nanoparticles.
• Assist in characterization techniques such as DLS and NTA.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports for internal and external use.

Skills

Nucleic acid delivery systems

Nanoparticle characterization techniques

Cell culture

Protein purification

Data analysis and report preparation

Education

PhD in Drug Delivery

PhD in NanoBiotechnology

PhD in Biochemistry

PhD in Molecular Biology

PhD in Cell Biology

Tools

DLS

NTA

TEM

Immunofluorescence

qPCR

Job description

Research Scientist - Cellular Engineering

4 - 8

Full-Time

Job Profile

1. Design and Develop Nucleic acid delivery systems especially with Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) based systems.
2. Assist in Nanoparticle Characterization techniques like DLS, NTA, TEM and RiboGreen/qPCR-style Encapsulation Assays.
3. Assist in primary cell culture, including stem cell culture, cell-based functional assays, Transfection through lipid or polymer-based systems, imaging such as immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy and involve in production of cell- derived products.
4. Develop and optimize protocols for various cell and molecular biology studies, such as RNA preparation and RT-PCR.
5. Protein purification, characterization and analysis by ELISA, SDS‑PAGE, western, other biochemical techniques.
6. Perform animal experiments, if required.
7. Generate data for Company newsletter, website, social media, printed journals etc.
8. Analyze data and prepare reports.
9. Prepare SOPs for various experimental procedures.
10. Prepare data for internal and external presentations, communications and publications.
11. Participate in team meetings and scientific discussions.

Required Skills / Experience

PhD in Drug Delivery, NanoBiotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, etc with a minimum 5 years of experience in nucleic acid delivery, Nanoparticle synthesis/characterization, Mammalian cell culture, Cell‑based Bioassays, Quantitative RT PCR, ELISA etc. are mandatory.

Having microfluidic system for production for nanoparticle or nanovesicle would be a plus.