Associate Researcher (Mumbai)

Position: Research Associate – In Vitro Screening & Functional Assays Location: Vapi, Gujarat Experience: 2-4 Years Company: Nuvo Labs Pvt. Ltd. (Meril Life Sciences Group) About the Role Nuvo Labs Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated research associate to support in vitro screening and functional characterization of therapeutic antibodies and drug molecules. The candidate will contribute to high-throughput screening, cell based functional assays, and biochemical characterization to support antibody discovery and lead candidate selection in drug discovery programs. Key Responsibilities In Vitro Screening & Functional Assays
- Design and execute high-throughput and medium-throughput screening assays for monoclonal and bispecific antibodies.
- Develop and perform cell-based functional assays, including:
- Receptor binding and signaling assays
- Reporter assays
- Cytokine release assays
- Immune cell activation assays
- ADCC / ADCP assays Antibody Characterization Perform binding and affinity characterization using techniques such as:
- ELISA
- Flow Cytometry
- Other biochemical and immunological assays Drug Discovery Support
- Screen antibody and drug molecule panels to support lead candidate identification and selection.
- Analyze experimental data and prepare scientific reports to support internal research programs. Required Technical Skills Candidates should have strong hands-on experience in:
- Mammalian cell culture techniques
- Biochemical assays, including:
- Western Blotting
- Immunoprecipitation
- Molecular biology techniques, including:
- RNA processing
- qPCR
- ddPCR
- Cloning Preferred Qualifications
- M.Sc. / M.Tech / PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related field
- Experience working in antibody discovery, immunology, or drug discovery laboratories
- Familiarity with flow cytometry and functional immune assays is highly desirable. Key Competencies
- Strong experimental and analytical skills
- Ability to design and optimize biological assays
- Strong documentation and scientific reporting skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented research environment Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n6zqj