Principal Scientist

About this job

As a Principal Scientist at Precision for Medicine in Bangalore, you will play a key role in helping the company deliver exceptional services to global biopharmaceutical clients. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help implement scientific plans supporting translational medicine research, primarily focusing on immuno-oncology, autoimmune, and inflammatory areas. Your responsibilities will center on designing and developing innovative, qualified, and validated assays, such as high-content flow cytometry and ELISpot assays. A normal day typically involves leading and mentoring junior laboratory team members, designing experimental plans, executing cell-based assays, writing technical reports, and communicating progress to clients. You will also maintain regulatory compliance under standards like GLP, CAP, and CLIA, while serving as an internal technical expert on industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, coaching, and team leadership to Flow Laboratory team members
• Design and implement cell-based assays including complex flow immunophenotyping
• Write and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) matching regulatory compliance
• Generate technical reports and other communications to present data to clients
• Train scientific and technical staff in laboratory procedures and data review
• Track and trend laboratory efficiency, quality, and safety practices
• Act as an internal expert on technical advances and industry trends

Requirements

• Ph.D. in life sciences or relevant field such as Immunology or Cellular Biology
• At least 8 years of full-time post-doctoral laboratory experience
• Strong bench scientist skills with hands-on flow cytometry experience
• Experience in validation and qualification of assays to CAP/CLIA/GLP or ISO guidelines
• Experience with cell sorting, troubleshooting, and client relationships
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical report generation skills
• Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs and up to 50 lbs overhead with assistance
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship

Good to have

• 10-15+ years of experience as a CORE lab member with a leadership role
• Industrial experience and/or management of outside collaborations
• Experience with viral infections, cell culture, and cell line derivation
• Experience with nucleic acid extraction and characterization

Who should apply

This role suits experienced life science professionals with a Ph.D. and a robust background in post-doctoral laboratory work, particularly in flow cytometry and cell-based assays. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership abilities to mentor junior scientists, manage lab teams, and communicate effectively with global biopharmaceutical clients. Freshers cannot apply, as the position requires extensive post-doctoral laboratory experience and a history of working within regulated laboratory environments.

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