Applications are open for the position of the facility assistant of the HCS facility at C-CAMP/NCBS/inStem, Bangalore.
The HCS Research Core Facility provides infrastructure and expertise for assay development, assay miniaturization, chemical and genetic screening (phenotypic cell based as well as target based screens). This includes expertise in cell culture, robotics platform, chemical and genetic libraries, high content imaging and data analysis. The facility develops and adapts various screening related methods to provide cutting-edge solutions for individual research projects.
The successful candidate will:
- work full time in the the NCBS /inStem /CCAMP Screening Core Facility
- be familiar in working with cell culture and transfection techniques
* work under the facility head in supporting campus academic researchers with state-of-the-art assay development and screening solutions
* assist the facility head in developing and implementing new techniques to keep the performance of the unit at the highest possible level
Responsibilities
* Work closely with end users for miniaturising assays for screening platforms as well as provide other automation solution using the available robotics
* Managing the day-to-day operations of the High throughput/High Content Screening core facility, including the cell culture lab, automated microscopes and robotics platform under the supervision of the facility head.
Qualifications
- Masters in Science, or 4 year Bachelor in Technology / Science degree
- Prior experience in working in a research environment, prior experience in handling cell culture
- prior experience with assay development, assay miniaturization and automation is desirable
- Experience using statistical packages, image analysis software, data visualization and coding skills is a plus
Personal qualities
- Strong analytical skills
- Good communication skills and an ability to engage with campus scientists, understand their scientific needs and assist in automation and screening solutions
- Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, handle multiple projects at a time
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Curiosity, creativity, and open-mindedness, and willingness to work within the mandates of the institutes.
- Strong team spirit and work ethic.
Interested candidates may please send their resume and a brief message to get in touch with us at hr@ccamp.res.in by 1st Dec, 2020
This is a contractual position. Remuneration shall be based on qualification & experience.
Please refer to this advertisement in your subject liner. Candidates whose profile matches our requirement will be contacted directly; there shall be no communication otherwise.
JOB TITLE: Facility In-charge, Electron Microscopy Facility
JOB PROFILE:
The Electron Microscopy facility at the Bangalore Life Science Cluster(BLiSc) has an opening for a Facility In-charge to manage the electron microscopy imaging equipment, associated peripherals located in the core facility.
The EM facility is equipped with one Tecnai G2 Spirit Bio-TWIN Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and one Carl ZEISS, Gemini Scanning electron microscope (SEM).
The job responsibilities for the position include (1) Assure that the facility runs smoothly, efficiently and cost-effectively, (2) Manage the facility staff (3) Provide training to new users (students and other researchers of BLiSc, consultation, assist in sample preparation, data collection and data analysis on the TEM and SEM (4) Coordinate and document equipment usage and write and implement user policies, and (5) Prepare annual reports.
NO. OF POSITIONS: One (1)
QUALIFICATION and EXPERIENCE:
The candidate is expected to have Ph.D. or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in biological electron microscopy data collection and structure determination, and have strong communication and teaching skills. This position provides the opportunity for the candidate to directly participate in academic research centered on studying the cellular structures and the structure/function of large macromolecule complexes associated with several different biological areas of research, and to interact with other scientists at the BLiSc.
It is essential that a candidate is a well-organized individual with excellent communication and multi-tasking skills who thrives on diversity in an evolving professional environment, with an eye on International trends and ecosystems.
Interested candidates may please send their resume and a brief message to get in touch with us at hr@ccamp.res.in by 1st Dec, 2020
This is a contractual position. Remuneration shall be based on qualification & experience.
Please refer to this advertisement in your subject liner. Candidates whose profile matches our requirement will be contacted directly; there shall be no communication otherwise.
We are looking for suitable candidates for the positions of Translation Scientists, Lab Associates/Translation Fellows, a Licensing & Business Development Manager: Tech-Transfer Specialist and a Program Manager for a ‘Translational Research and Commercialization’ program at C-CAMP.
Translation Scientists -
Job Description:
The selected candidates are required to assist with the selection of research projects, carry-out the R&D work for advancing the selected projects into industry-ready life-science innovations, and assist with their subsequent commercial transfer.
The ‘Applicant’:
- Must have a keen interest in developing useful innovations with application in Life-sciences
- Should have in-depth knowledge of his/her field and could utilize this knowledge for ‘Designing, Developing, Carrying-out and Supervising’ research projects and protocols
- Should be open to working on innovations in all areas of Life-sciences and not be limited to just their area of expertise
- Should be able to ‘Take-on’ projects and also demonstrate ‘Project leading’ capabilities
- Should understand the process of ‘Research Translation’ in Life-sciences, including the roles of different individuals/professionals in developing deep science-based commercial innovations (from the scientific side to IP/Patenting & Licensing side)
- Able to collaborate with and complement a larger team of professionals, working on different thematic areas, and collectively advance the development of Life-science innovations
- Should display scientific and professional capability in supporting and speeding up the decision-making process concerning different activities involved in the ‘Research Translation’ process
- Must adhere to accepted professional research practices, relevant policies, and guidelines while making various choices and decisions
- Should be able to effectively and appropriately communicate facts, ideas, or opinions to other colleagues
- Should aim to become a team member who values the contributions of and engages with the entire team
Minimal Qualification Required:
- A Ph.D. in life-sciences or allied sciences
Experience:
- More than 2 years of experience in academia or industry would be preferred (though we are open to talented and motivated freshers as well)
Lab Associates/Translation Fellows
Job Description:
The selected applicants are required to carry out the R&D work for advancing the selected research projects into industry-ready life-science innovations.
The ‘Applicant’:
- Must have a keen interest in developing useful innovations with application in Life-sciences
- Should have good knowledge of different fields in Life-sciences or allied sciences, and could utilize their scientific training in ‘Carrying-out’ research projects and protocols while working in harmony with the supervising scientists and senior colleagues
- Should be open to working on innovations in all areas of Life-sciences and not be limited to just their area of education
- Must adhere to accepted professional research practices, relevant policies, and guidelines while making various choices and decisions
- Should be able to effectively and appropriately communicate facts, ideas, or opinions to other colleagues
- Should aim to become a team member who values the contributions of and engages with the entire team
Minimal Qualification Required:
- A Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or an equivalent degree in life-sciences or allied sciences
Experience:
- Multiple positions available; open to freshers (With Master’s in Science), to research fellows with experience of multiple years after their Master’s degree in academia or industry
Licensing and Business Development Manager/Tech-Transfer Specialist
Job Description:
The selected candidate will be joining a ‘Research Translation and Commercialization Program’, working alongside an extensive team of professionals, and will be principally tasked with ‘IP Management’ & enabling successful ‘Commercial Transfer’ of in-house developed technologies.
The selected candidate:
- Will interface extensively with industry
- For identifying technology transfer focal points
- For understanding the technology transfer needs and opportunities within the industry
- For licensing negotiations and enabling successful technology transfer of the developed technology
- Will serve as a local expert on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the team & Will assist with drafting, executing, and managing various agreements
- Will build a network of relevant stakeholders, especially the regional entities, to assist with the transfer & commercialization of developed technologies
- Will facilitate with IP/Patentability analysis of innovations under development/to be selected for development by the program
- Will continuously access the commercial/market potential of innovations developed/under development
- Will carry out Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-based assessments of technologies being developed with a clear focus on ‘Commercial-readiness’
- Will coordinate with the entire team and help with IP prioritization, securing & managing IP Rights, and developing and executing the commercialization strategy
- Will assist with developing technology transfer pilots/processes & the commercial outreach
- Will research, employ, and share the best practices within the domains of technology transfer and commercialization, entrepreneurial start-ups, product development, and private and public investment
Minimal Qualification Required:
- A Ph.D. in life-sciences or allied sciences
Or an MBA with a Master or Bachelor in life-sciences or allied sciences
Experience:
- 3-5 years of industry or equivalent experience would be preferred (though we are open to talented and motivated freshers as well)
Program Manager
Job Description:
The position will report to and work with Programme Director, DIA to help with:
- Managing the program and various activities/events associated with the program
- Coordinating with different teams involved in the program including scientific,business, and IP-team
- Help with Program’s strategic directions for both short term as well as long term goals
- Managing the outreach for the program
- Handling budgets and operating plans for the program
- Writing project reports and future program funding proposals
Minimal Qualification Required:
- A Ph.D. in life-sciences or allied sciences Or an MBA with a Master or Bachelor in life-sciences or allied sciences
Experience:
- 3-5 years of industry or equivalent experience would be preferred (though we are open to talented and motivated freshers as well)
Essential requirements for all positions at the CCAMP Translational Research and Commercialization program above:
- Excellent Inter-communication skills (oral and written), highly developed presentation skills, and a true Team-player
- Ability to work independently with excellent report writing and research & information assimilation skills
- A well-organized individual with multi-tasking skills who thrives on diversity in an evolving professional environment
If you are a dynamic and independent professional who has the potential to contribute to challenging projects and are excited by collaborative, interdisciplinary work, please send your résumé and a brief message to get in touch with us at ‘hr@ccamp.res.in’ by 1st Dec, 2020
This is a contractual position. Remuneration shall be based on ‘Qualification & Experience’ and DST guidelines.
Please refer to this position in the subject line of your e-mail. Candidates whose profile matches our requirements will be contacted directly
More Info: https://www.ccamp.res.in/careers
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