Job as Scientist in Biocon

Biocon is a research-driven, global healthcare company with a strong matrix of capabilities along the biopharmaceutical value chain. Focusing on unmet medical needs in cancer, diabetes and inflammatory diseases, it offers novel therapies on a platform of affordable innovation.
Biocon together with group companies employs more than 2500 employees with approxmimately Rs 1,000 crore turnover and is expected to grow further during the current financial year.

Post: Scientist - HC/JC/3461/2013

Job Description

Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
Observe action of microorganisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other microorganisms, and on dead organic matter.
Study the structure and function of human, animal and plant tissues, cells, pathogens and toxins.

Skills
1.Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
2.Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
3.Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.
4.Provide laboratory services for health departments, for community environmental health programs and for physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
5.Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electron microscopes, gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters and phosphoimagers.

Additional Information:
Experience: 1-2 Years
Location: Bangalore
Education: M.Sc Microbiology
Industry Type: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: R&D
End Date: 31^st Oct., 2013