Job Description

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Role Summary
Position: Systems and Process Biologist
Role Summary:
This is a hybrid role with the Cell Culture Laboratory at Biocon R&D Chennai which involves 40% wet-lab work and 60% computational work. The selected candidate will be involved in wet-lab experimentation to support Biocon pipeline molecules. The remaining 60% of the time will be spent developing cellular & metabolic models for cell culture media development and process optimization. The candidate is not mandatorily expected to have hands-on experience with wet-lab work in upstream cell culture, and these can be taught on-the-job. Eagerness to learn new frontiers is essential.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate is expected to possess the following technical/functional skills:

• Develop multimodal approaches combining genome-scale metabolic modelling/flux analysis etc. and experimental data to identify novel process optimization strategies (60% of the time).
• Actively conceive and execute wet-lab experiments (with the support of colleagues) to identify biomarkers from different platforms that will enhance bioprocesses and help develop new cell culture media formulations.

Serve as a subject matter expert in projects requiring metabolic flux analysis and multi-omics.

• Be willing to learn and support the team in developing highly productive cell culture processes suitable for cGMP biotherapeutic manufacturing, performing technical transfer and manufacturing support activities (40% of the time).
• Conceive and execute research strategies to significantly improve platform processes and workflows, develop new methods, build technical expertise and intellectual property, and deepen scientific understanding.
• Effectively communicate scientific data and concepts to internal audiences through reports and presentations.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, documentation and GMP compliance.
• Recording raw data in accordance to good documentation practices. Support authoring procedures (SOP's/IOP's/EOP's).
• Coordinate within and across team for smooth functioning of lab activities

Educational Qualifications
Required Education Qualification: MS
Required Experience: 7 - 15 years