Research Associate Job at Syngene

Syngene International Ltd. is hiring a Senior Research Associate for its Translational Medicine (TM-TDDT) division at the Biocon–Bristol Myers Squibb Research Center, Bangalore. This role is ideal for Master’s level life science professionals seeking hands-on experience in preclinical research, oncology, immunology, and biomarker-driven translational strategies.

The position offers exposure to late-stage global pharma portfolios, collaborative research, and regulatory-grade scientific reporting, making it a strong career opportunity for candidates aiming to grow in drug discovery and translational medicine.

🧪 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preclinical laboratory experiments supporting late-stage BMS asset programs
• Generate data for biomarkers, patient selection strategies, dose & schedule optimization
• Support combination strategies, resistance mechanisms, and differentiation from standard of care
• Design and execute experiments for internal and collaborative translational projects
• Interface with Translational Medicine scientists and disease leaders
• Maintain accurate experimental records and present findings internally
• Prepare non-clinical pharmacology study reports to support regulatory submissions

🎓 Educational Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MSc, MS, MTech or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in Immunology, Oncology, or Hemato-Oncology
• Industry experience in translational or preclinical research is preferred

🧬 Technical & Functional Skills

• Cell culture, primary cell isolation, transfection, single-cell cloning
• Gene editing workflows: siRNA, CRISPR, TALEN, HDR
• Gene expression: qRT-PCR, RNA-Seq familiarity
• Epigenetics: ChIP, methylation analysis
• Protein & immunoassays: ELISA, MSD, Luminex, CBA, TSA
• Flow cytometry and cell phenotyping
• In vivo models in autoimmune, solid tumor, or heme-oncology
• Strong scientific writing, data analysis, and problem-solving skills

🧠 Behavioral & Soft Skills

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and quality-focused researcher
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrix environments
• Ability to handle complex experiments with minimal supervision
• Excellent multitasking and troubleshooting abilities
• Willingness to work with animal (rodent) models and human-derived samples
• Experience with patient samples or GCLP/CLIA environments is an advantage

💼 Why Join Syngene?

• Work with global pharma leaders like Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Exposure to cutting-edge translational medicine programs
• Strong learning ecosystem with regulatory and clinical relevance
• Inclusive workplace with equal opportunity employment
• Competitive salary and long-term career growth in R&D

📝 How to Apply

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