Scientist - Integrated Drug Discovery

Role & responsibilities

• To own YBL's Vision, Values and Mission.
• Good understanding of stem cell research, including hiPSC derivation, characterization, and banking.
• Supporting the team in the required R&D and production activities for hiPSC derivatives.
• Contribute to the design, optimization, and validation of assays relevant to stem cell research.
• Good understanding of employing analytical techniques such as FACS, qPCR, ICC, and Western immunoblotting.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks, experiment records and reports.
• Collaborate with senior team members to develop new protocols and improve existing methodologies.
• Utilize GraphPad software to analyze experimental data, generate plots, and perform statistical analyses.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency in adherence to established protocols and standards.
• Good understanding of GMP procedures.
• Inventory Management: Tracking of inventory including raw materials, packaging, and finished products.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of research efforts.
• Assist in laboratory management tasks, including inventory management, reagent preparation, and equipment maintenance cell banking etc.
• Flexible about working outside office hours or holidays for critical and time sensitive research and development tasks.
• Any other activities related to smooth functioning of YBL.

Preferred candidate profile

• Master in any discipline of Life Sciences with a minimum of 2 years experience.
• Previous experience or coursework related to stem cell research and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with data analysis software, particularly GraphPad Prism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.