Foundation for Neglected Disease Research
Scientist – Virology
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Full-time
- Salary: ₹600,000.00 to ₹1,000,000.00 /year
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field with specific experience in Virology
- Industry experience of 0 to 3 years preferred
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Setting up of a virology laboratory to conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments
- Planning and performing and data analysis for In vitro and ex vivo screens
- Performing drug screening
- Planning and designing Cell culture experimentation with primary / continuous cell lines.
- Data analysis and presentation in scientific meetings.
- Decision making and project leadership for virology programs
Technical Skills required
Microbiology:
- Knowledge of basic concepts in biosafety
- Hands-on experience in:
- handling different microbes/ pathogens (mainly viruses, dengue, chikungunya etc)
- preparation of microbiology media and culturing
- knowledge of setting up drug screening assays
- Animal infection models with viruses
Cell biology:
- experience of handling various cell lines
- Plaque assays
- Cloning expression and mammalian cell transfection
- Microscopy and advanced Cell Imaging techniques
- ELISA and Immunoassays
- setting up cell culture/macrophage assays
- Cytotoxicity assays
- Infections assays
Basic Skills required
- Ability to work independently with enthusiasm
- Decision making
- Collaborations
- Knowledge of drug discovery processes and development
- Proficiency with instrumentation and automation
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in English
- Computer skills in multiple programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
Other Information
- Candidate must be a citizen of India
- Salary commensurate with experience
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