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Associate Scientist

Syngene
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 June 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Associate Scientist / Senior Research Associate

Company

Syngene International Ltd.

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560099

Division

Dedicated Centre – BBRC (Translational Medicine)

Job Date

21 May 2026


About the Company

Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global contract research, development, and manufacturing organization serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical industries. It collaborates with global companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA, and Herbalife, focusing on improving R&D productivity and accelerating scientific discovery.


Job Purpose

The role involves hands-on laboratory work in genomics and transcriptomics, with a focus on developing, optimizing, and validating molecular assays for translational medicine and clinical research programs. The candidate will work extensively with NGS-based workflows and high-throughput molecular biology techniques.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and execute genomics and transcriptomics assays

  • Perform genotyping and gene expression profiling (GEP) across different sample types (FFPE, blood, other body fluids)

  • Develop and validate DNA/RNA-based assays for clinical and translational research

  • Work on NGS, qPCR, and ddPCR assay development, qualification, and validation

  • Handle NGS workflows including RNA-Seq, WES, and WGS applications

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for assay design and execution

  • Work with sample management, biorepository, and clinical operations teams

  • Maintain accurate experimental records using ELN and LIMS in compliance with GCP guidelines

  • Prepare SOPs, technical reports, and communicate results to stakeholders

  • Support automation workflows using liquid handling systems (if applicable)


Educational Qualification

  • M.Sc. / M.Tech in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Life Sciences


Required Experience

  • 2–5 years of relevant experience in genomics or molecular biology


Technical / Functional Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience in genomics techniques

  • Expertise in:

    • NGS (Next Generation Sequencing)

    • qPCR and ddPCR

    • PCR-based assays

  • Experience in assay development, validation, troubleshooting, and QC analysis

  • Knowledge of RNA-Seq, WES, and WGS workflows

  • Experience with FFPE and liquid biopsy samples preferred

  • Familiarity with basic bioinformatics tools

  • Molecular biology techniques:

    • Nucleic acid extraction (FFPE, blood, saliva)

    • PCR/qPCR workflows

    • Qubit, Nanodrop, Bioanalyzer, TapeStation

  • Experience with automated liquid handlers is an advantage

  • Strong documentation and data quality skills


Behavioral Skills

  • Strong commitment, motivation, and work ethic

  • Attention to detail and ability to generate reproducible results

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

  • Good communication, presentation, and teamwork skills

  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced research environment


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syngene provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of protected characteristics and ensures reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.