Patanjali Research Institute, governed by Patanjali Research Foundation is a fully integrated innovative research institute to conduct modern experimentation on Ayurvedic medicines for the treatment of various diseases. The Institute has a diversified research portfolio and a substantial clinical testing pipeline. With its R&D centre and headquarter in Haridwar, Patanjali also has a mega manufacturing facility, an Ayurvedic hospital and medical college, a University, and herbarium along with herbal garden. Research laboratories at Patanjali are accredited with NABL, DSIR, DBT, and have CPCSEA approved animal house along with well-defined IAEC, IBSC and IEC structures. These are probably one-of-the-kind, and literally state-of-the-art facilities to conduct research on Ayurveda. Top of the line equipments and globally trained workforce energizes the research operations, on a daily basis.

The Molecular and Cell Biologist position will be a laboratory-based role involved in performing routine analysis using key technologies such as, PCR, RT-PCR, Microarray and NanoString® analysis. The candidate will play a key role in expansion of the testing facility in the area of genetics through validation and implementation of new test protocols. The role will involve independent planning and execution of molecular biology protocols defined by global/ regional platform functions, execute and proper data recording and analysis. The person will be responsible for long range capital, resource planning and operational budgeting. He/ She will participate in the implementation of best practice and work on cost reduction in testing. He/ She will promote quality culture in all lab operations.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biotechnology or a related field of science.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in sample processing, mRNA/ DNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR, and Microarray analyses. He/ She should be capable of data mining and data analysis through software such as GraphPad Prism, R programming and SigmaPlot.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong record of scientific accomplishments through peer reviewed publications.
• Candidates should demonstrate high productivity, creativity, independent thought, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Patanjali Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age and physical disability.