Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited is inviting applications for the position of Scientist โ Cell Line Development at its Genome Valley facility in Hyderabad. This opportunity is ideal for experienced life sciences professionals who have strong expertise in CHO cell line development and biologics production.
If you have hands-on experience in monoclonal antibody development and cell culture technologies, this role can provide excellent exposure to advanced biologics research and development.
Job Overview
Job Title
Scientist โ Cell Line Development
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana (Genome Valley)
Experience
3 to 7 years
Qualification
Masterโs degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related field
Key Responsibilities
As a Scientist in Cell Line Development, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and optimizing CHO cell lines for antibody and therapeutic protein production
- Performing plasmid transfections and electroporation
- Generating stable cell pools and conducting screening processes
- Developing CHO monoclonal cell lines, including expansion and characterization
- Evaluating cell lines for expression levels, stability, and product quality
- Maintaining accurate documentation of experiments and results
- Preparing technical reports and presentations for internal and regulatory use
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as:
- Process Development
- Analytical Development
- Quality Assurance
Required Skills and Qualifications
Candidates applying for this role should have:
- Masterโs degree in relevant life sciences field
- Strong knowledge of CHO expression systems
- Proven experience in:
- Cell line development
- Monoclone generation and characterization
- Hands-on experience with equipment like:
- ClonePix
- DispenCell
- CellCelector
- Cytiva platforms (or similar technologies)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Salary and Benefits
- Estimated Salary: โน8,00,000 โ โน18,00,000 per annum (depending on experience and expertise)
- Opportunity to work in a global CDMO environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge biologics development
- Career growth in biopharmaceutical R&D
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture