1) Employment and Consulting opportunities: The Venture Center offers challenging employment and consulting opportunities for people who can identify with Venture Center's goals and mission. Venture Center seeks employees and consultants who have a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups succeed, and have a strong "service" ethos.
We also welcome applications for specialized functions relating to incubation/investment/innovation management/support functions all through the year. For enquiries related to this you can email us at hr@venturecenter.co.in.

Current Openings at Venture Center
Call ref: 2020/Sep; Call opens: 26 Sep 2020;

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A) Regular positions, full-time

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
HR Executive JOB CODE: VC/HR/01	Minimum experience of 3 to 5 years in the HR Function performing similar tasks Good knowledge of labor laws (particularly employment contracts, employee leaves and insurance) Good communication skills MBA in Human Resources Management or an equivalent qualification.	Employment Status: Full Time Process attendance, leaves, monthly payroll, salary slips within the deadlines. Streamline and automate the payroll process Maintain HR documentation and HR MIS pertaining to employee files, records, timesheets Create and maintain annual HR calendar Carry out end to end recruitment from screening till joining. Prepare offer letters, appointment letters, increment letters etc Conduct joining and exit formalities for employees Ensure timely renewal of consultant contracts and statutory compliance under Shop Act, Provident Fund and other labour laws, etc. Plan and execute team building activities including birthday celebrations, farewells from time to time Resolve employee queries and grievances promptly and prevent escalations Draft and communicate HR related announcements and updates, as and when necessary More info: See PDF
Specialist – Talent Management JOB CODE: VC/HR/02	Minimum experience of 8-10 years in the HR Function with experience in recruitment, performance management and leadership development. Good communication skills MBA in Human Resources Management or an equivalent qualification.	Employment Status: – Part time (up to 3 times a week) Build overall Talent Management strategy for VC Build and manage workforce planning at VC Lead talent attraction, recruitment, and selection efforts. Manage on boarding cycle. Arrange and ensure the induction training is carried out for each newly joined employee, improve, and update the induction training program as required. Track talent movement and regrettable attrition Carry out regular stay interviews and exit interviews in coordination with the HR executive. Identify leadership competencies, carry out assessments and build development plans for leaders at various levels. Plan, organize and coordinate managerial training based on training needs Carry out coaching and mentoring sessions for team leads with the objective to develop a strong leadership team. Manage the Performance cycle including goal setting, reviews and appraisals. Support top management and provide insights during performance assessment reviews and promotions. More info: See PDF
Sr. Scientist – CBA JOB CODE: CBA/Cell-Bio/02	Degree in life sciences such as biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, immunology, or closely related field M.Sc/M.Tech with 8-10 years of biopharmaceutical experience or PhD with 3-5 years’ of relevant experience Good understanding and hands-on experience in biotherapeutic assay development including cell culture, cell biology, immunology and readout technologies such as absorbance, florescence, luminescence, HTRF/AlphaLISA, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, handling instruments like Plate Readers, Flow Cytometer and data analysis softwares such as GraphPad Prism, ability to plan, execute and troubleshoot experiments independently with no or minimal supervision Excellent communication and organizational skills, and interest in engaging with inventors/ entrepreneurs, etc in a service mode. Work experience in a GLP facility and additional skills in characterization of biotherapeutics using binding assays (ELISA, SPR, etc) is a plus.	Employment Status: Full Time Participate in setting-up Bio Lab in Center for Bio-pharma Analysis (CBA) and procurement of reagents and equipment and making the lab functional. Design, optimize and establish bioassays independently for characterizing biosimilars and biotherapeutics such as ADCC, CDC, neutralisation, cell proliferation, cell death, and cytokine release assay. This includes handling relevant equipment such as plate readers, flow cytometer, assays in 384-well microplate format¸ analysing and interpreting the data and troubleshooting, preparing study reports and standard operating procedures (SOPs), managing inventory of critical reagents and consumables and training and supervising junior colleagues on the above. Serve as a point person to achieve project deliverables within timelines and interaction with the clients. Assist in establishing the lab with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy Conceptualize, plan and organize technical workshops with demos & hands on sessions More info: See PDF
Lab Associate/ Executive – Cell Biologist JOB CODE: Lab/Cell-Bio/01	Degree in life sciences such as biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, immunology, or closely related field M.Sc/M.Tech with 2-5 years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience Hands-on experience in biotherapeutic assay development including cell culture, cell biology, immunology and readout technologies such as absorbance, florescence, luminescence, HTRF/AlphaLISA, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, handling instruments like Plate Readers, and data analysis softwares such as GraphPad Prism. Prior work experience in a GLP facility and additional skills in characterization of biotherapeutics using binding assays (ELISA, SPR, etc) and good communication and organizational skills are a plus.	Assist in setting-up Bio Lab in Center for Bio-pharma Analysis (CBA) and procurement of reagents and equipment and making the lab functional. Assist in establishing bioassays for characterizing biosimilars and biotherapeutics such as ADCC, CDC, neutralisation, cell proliferation, cell death, and cytokine release assay. This includes handling relevant equipment such as plate readers, flow cytometer, assays in 384-well microplate format¸ data analysis and report preparation. Assist in establishing the lab with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy Assist in organizing technical workshops with demos & hands on sessions More info: See PDF
Advisor for regulatory submissions with regard to Biopharma/QA JOB CODE: VC/QA/01	Relevant education Experience in planning and compiling data for regulatory submissions for biopharma Experience in QA in biopharma Excellent communication and mentoring skills	He/she will be responsible for planning and compiling data for regulatory submissions for biopharma and QA. Assists biopharma innovators in planning and compiling data for regulatory submissions Support QA activities for Center for Bio Pharma Analysis (CBA) For more info visit https://bioanalysis.in/ More info: See PDF
Mass Spectrometry Specialist JOB CODE: VC/CBA/01	Msc/Phd (Analytical Chemistry) 3+ years of hands on experience with mass spectrometry techniques and related computational tools Orientation and interest in setting up and operating service facilities of use to industry and startups. Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling, data analysis and maintenance of the same. Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, persistence, and resilience.	To carry out data analysis & interpretation of mass spectrometry data Interacting with the clients and understanding their testing requirements Responsible for method development, sample preparation, chromatography, data acquisition, data analysis and data interpretation using a variety of mass spectrometry and software platforms Responsible for overall laboratory organization and management More info: See PDF
Asst Manager / Specialist – Regulatory Services JOB CODE: RIFC/QMS/01	Graduation/ post graduation in any discipline of Science/ engineering/ pharma or equivalent Having at least 4-6 year of experience in QMS processes for medical devices and Certification in QMS or equivalent will be a plus. Exceptional cases of pharma/ biopharma/ medical devices professionals with hands – on experience with regulatory approvals or process will also be considered Designation will be commensurate with background and experience	Operate a regulatory advisory service for start ups Develop capabilities and resources to provide guidance for regulatory requirements and certifications for medical devices, food and agriculture products Work closely with experts, regulators etc to offer high quality advice Provide regulatory inputs during the early stage prototype development Undertake projects related to the certification of facilities as required Undertake hands on regulatory support activities by building and operating a versatile clean manufacturing facility for start up Create mechanisms to provide different certification services as and when necessary Assist in Clean Room development and QMS for for the same Maintain and update the RIFC website Conduct workshops and trainings to familiarize start ups/ technology More info: See PDF
Head- Technology Transfer Office JOB CODE: TT02	Master's degree or equivalent in business administration, science, or engineering Minimum of Five year experience and proven track record driving innovation in a well-regarded corporate, consulting, or academic environment Experience promoting technological transfer, innovation, and translational research of intellectual property Experience developing and overseeing strategic plans to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in a complex organization Business knowledge and negotiation skills Excellent verbal and written communication; strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; discretion and independent judgment Knowledge of academic research methods Location: Pune, Flexible	Provide leadership for the TechEx.in and the TTO Hub project (Supported by NBM) Recruit and manage a team of 10-15 team members Take responsibility for delivering the commitments under TTO hub project Design, Initiate, operate program relating to innovation management and technology venturing including: Technology marketing Tech transfer – Deal structuring, valuation, negotiations Spin off and new venture creation IP protection Policies, institutional mechanisms and office support for R&D organisations for innovation management Industry – Academia technology partnerships, research and contract management Technology scouting and open Innovation Awareness programs and trainings Undertake other appropriate responsibilities as requested by the director
CBA Center Coordinator JOB CODE: CBA0	Qualification: Ph. D (Bioprocess/BioPhysics/Biotech) Experience: 10+ years of Biopharmaceutical R&D experience. Interest in engaging with industries/ startups etc in a service mode. Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling and maintenance of the same. A self-starter, can work with minimum supervision, efficient, strong communication skills. Teaching/ mentoring talent. Interest, orientation, willingness to learn will be more important than detailed prior experience.	To provide leadership for the Center for BioPharma Analysis Skilled and well versed with Biosimilar characterization Implement and support Quality Systems, ensure department compliance with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy. Ensure routine maintenance, repairs, calibration of scientific and calibration records maintained. Conduct verification and validating studies leading to regulatory submissions. Present progress updates and experimental results at project meetings Operate lab, procurement & installation of equipment in coordination with scientific mentors and advisors of the VC Conduct Technical Workshops and Training programmes
Tech transfer Trainee – TechEx.in JOB CODE: TT01	Should have a sound knowledge of IPR and related aspects Ideal candidate will have a formal training in science stream (Graduate or post graduate) Should have strong basic training in sciences; ability to quickly grasp inventions/ technology, visualize them and assess them Will be expected to be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision and efficiently deliver project goals. Good communication skills especially in context of the proposed training programs. Skills required: Ability to assimilate and understand scientific and technology disclosures	Technical and scientific information support: Contribute to building dedicated resources in academic and R&D institutions. Identifying tech partners in academic/R&D organizations Working closely with the faculties, management of R & D organization & Industry Technology sourcing, patentability assessment Promoting awareness of the importance of IP and other commercial issues in organization research
BioPharma Analyst JOB CODE: CBA1	Qualification: M.Sc. (Biotech/Chemistry) / M. Tech. (Bioprocess/Chemical/Biotech) Experience: 2+ years of Biopharmaceutical R&D experience Interest in engaging with industries/ startups etc in a service mode. Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling and maintenance of the same.	Develop, qualify and validate analytical methods suitable for characterization, release testing, and stability testing of Biopharmaceuticals Prepare test procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data collection forms, progress reports and results. Implement and support Quality Systems, ensure department compliance with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy. Conduct verification and validating studies leading to regulatory submissions. Operate lab, procurement & installation of equipment in coordination with scientific management. Ensure routine maintenance, repairs on scientific instrumentation
Front Desk Executive JOB CODE: REG 08	Proven experience as front desk representative, or relevant position Familiarity with office machines (e.g. computers, printer, scanner and accessories etc.) Knowledge of office management and basic bookkeeping Proficiency in English (oral and written) Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word) Strong communication and people skills Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities Problem-solving skills Customer service orientation and pleasant personality Graduate and any additional diploma will be considered as advantage	Keep front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary material (pens, forms, paper etc.) Greeting and welcoming desks as they approach the front desk Answer questions and address complaints Answer all incoming calls and redirect them or keep messages Receive letters, packages etc. and distribute them Prepare outgoing mail by drafting correspondence, securing parcels etc. Check, sort and forward emails Keep updated records and files Monitor office expenses and costs Take up other duties as assigned (travel arrangements, schedules etc.)

B) Jobs on assignment basis

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Associate JOB CODE: AST2	For science graduates with interest in law/ government regulation	Compile and document various regulations related to technology products. Develop algorithmic flowcharts and develop a wiki equivalent of the same. Duration: 2 months

2) Fellowships & internship: From time to time, Venture Center announces fellowships & internship opportunities for young people with science, engineering, intellectual property and/or management backgrounds through our website and also newspapers. Please see our announcements section for such announcements. Those very keen on such opportunities, can write to us at hr@venturecenter.co.inenquiring of such opportunities at any time.

C) Fellowships positions

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
RK Lagu Fellowships JOB CODE: RKL1	See : RajendraLagu Fellowships for Technology Immersion	See : http://venturecenter.co.in/fellowships /rlf/ For young and aspiring technology professionals to gain experience with Venture Center startups.
Visvesvaraya Fellowship JOB CODE: VFS1	See : Visvesvaraya Fellowships for Engineering Students & Young Engineers	See : http://venturecenter.co.in/ fellowships/vf/ For young and aspiring technology professionals to gain experience in technology development and commercialization with an NCL scientist.

Previous fellowship/ internship opportunities at the Venture Center: SIIP Fellowships

If any particular type of fellowship/ internship opportunities interest you, feel free to write to us with your resume - we will inform you of any new similar opportunity.

D) Ongoing internship positions

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
NCL Research Foundation Technology Commercialization Intern JOB CODE: INT1	Young engineers/ scientists with entrepreneurial dreams. Highly motivated. Ability to take risks. Good understanding of technology, finance. Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence. Full-time Minimum 8 weeks Paid	To help create start-up companies based on science-led technology from NCL or to help advance technology closer to the market. Mentor: An inventor scientist or Dr V. Premnath See: NCL RF Technology Commercialization Internship
Intern - Intellectual Property JOB CODE: INT2	BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law or IPR degree. Candidates already signed up for PGD will also be considered. Patent Agent qualification will be a plus Full time Fixed duration - 6 months Paid/ unpaid	Contribute to projects and activities of the Intellectual Property Facilitation Center at Venture Center and learn in the process. Location: IPFACE, Venture Center, Pune Mentor: Ms Archana Joshi, Patent Agent More info: http://www.ipface.org
Intern - Intellectual Property JOB CODE: INT3	BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law or IPR degree. Candidates already signed up for PGD will also be considered. Patent Agent qualification will be a plus Full time Fixed duration - 6 months Paid/ unpaid	Contribute to projects and activities of the Intellectual Property Group at NCL and learn in the process. Location: IP Group, NCL Mentor: Dr Niranjan Yeole More info: http://www.nclinnovations.org
Intern - Innovation Management JOB CODE: INT4	BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law and / or MBA with definitive interest in technology management & commercialization Full time Fixed duration - 6 months Paid/ unpaid	Contribute to the projects and initiatives of the Innovation Management Group at NCL. Understand technology evaluation, commercialization and new venture creation. Location: Innovation Management Group, NCL Innovations, NCL Mentor: Dr M. D. Vetal/ Dr Vijayakumar Modepalli More info: http://www.nclinnovations.org
Intern, Regulatory Information and Facilitation Center JOB CODE: RFC1	Education/ training in pharma/ biopharma/ biotech/ biomedical engineering Masters candidate ( 2nd year preferred) Strong interest in becoming a regulatory professional Clear communication skills and people management skills Comfort with a computer, MS Excel, WordPress Full-time Unpaid	To work closely with RIFC team and experts to help startups formulate their regulatory strategy Collect, archive and document relevant regulatory documents. Learn about medical products and other regulations via live projects. More info: http://rifc.venturecenter.co.in Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate

E) Short term student internship positions

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Short term Intern JOB CODE: SUM1	Young engineers/ scientists - recent graduates or in training Good understanding of technology, finance. Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence. Minimum 8 weeks Full-time Paid/ unpaid	Work closely with selected inventors in technology development and commercialization
Short term Intern JOB CODE: SUM2	Students from Technology policy/ Economics/ Management Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence. Minimum 8 weeks Full-time Paid/ unpaid	Early stage venture financing landscape of India: Landscape and insights for policy (Build on http://funding.venturecenter .co.in)
Short term Intern JOB CODE: SUM3	Students from Engineering with interest and experience in Makerspaces Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence. Minimum 8 weeks Full-time Paid/ unpaid	Design, conduct and institutionalize prototyping (electronics, optics, coding, mechanical) workshops for school children and convey the excitement of inventions and model making. (Build on http://tinkeringlab.co.in)

3) Training & volunteering opportunities: From time to time, the Venture Center announces/offers training and volunteering opportunities for persons with backgrounds in science/engineering, business/ management and/ or intellectual property law. Occasionally training opportunities are announced in other areas as well. If interested, please write to us

F) Trainee positions

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Trainee- Analytical Services JOB CODE: LAB/02	Qualification: M.Sc. (Biotech/Chemistry) / M. Tech. (Chemical/Biotech) 2nd year Candidates Interest in engaging with industries/ start-ups etc in a service mode Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling and maintenance of the same. Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, persistence, and resilience	Following Good Laboratory Practices & EHS policies in the operations of the lab Assist in performing analysis of samples by various analytical techniques- Thermal Analysis, Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Elemental Analysis, Mechanical Testing (List of Analytical Facilities & Services at EDC: http://www.venturecenter.co.in /analytical/home /services/) Maintaining and revising SOPs Maintaining all lab records ( Lab Books, Log books , Calibration records, Equipment Booking Calendars, AMC schedules) Maintaining Inventory of Spares/Consumables/Chemicals Assist in Technical Workshops especially those with Hands-on sessions To work closely with Lab Manager to run laboratory facilities and analytical techniques. More info: See PDF
Trainee - Lab JOB CODE: TRA1	BSc/ MSc (Analytical Chemistry); BSc/ MSc (Biology) Prior laboratory experience and experience with analytical instruments will be a plus. Full time	To work closely with Lab Manager to run laboratory facilities and analytical techniques. To contribute to laboratory projects, initiatives and events. To work closely with Lab Managers and Scientific Advisors to operate projects and resource centers. More information: http://www.venturecenter.co.in/lab.php

G) Volunteering Opportunities

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Volunteer JOB CODE: VOL1	Passion Specialist skills Can work independently Associating with volunteers does require a certain level of in-kind commitment of resources from Venture Center. In this context, Venture Center can accommodate only a few volunteers at any given time.	Volunteering opportunities exist in: Planning and executing events of interest to the ecosystem. Develop databases and useful resources for mentoring entrepreneurs. Venture Center is a non-profit and a charitable organization. More information: http://www.venturecenter.co.in

H) Continuing requirements:

Besides this, Venture Center is continuously looking for suitable candidates for full-time a) managerial roles relating to technology commercialization, government funded schemes for innovators and general business development (needs science or engineering backgrounds) and b) general management roles (needs strong company administration, HR, financial management, contract management talents). The above positions will be filled up only if suitable candidates are found.

How to apply: Applications are received online. Please apply here
If you have any doubts or queries, write via email to hr@venturecenter.co.inwith your questions.

General requirements and expectations from Venture Center employees:

• Venture Center is a non-profit organization with aims to benefit society by promoting entrepreneursstart-ups. Thus, Venture Center seeks employees and consultants who have a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups succeed, and have a strong "service" ethos.
• A strong feature of Venture Center jobs is the rich learning environment and opportunity provided to employees to experiment, take initiative and be creative. The work of most employees has visible impact which can be satisfying. All employees benefit from access to high quality facilities and work environments. Compensation packages can be flexible but are often conservative due to Venture Center's non-profit status.
• General requirements include: a) strong ethical standards and work ethics, b) comfort with computers, computer applications and internet, c) strong communication skills - spoken and written.
• Venture Center's working hours are 9am - 6.00 pm (Monday to Saturday) and are designed to keep operations of Venture Center convenient for the start-ups, entrepreneurs, inventors and others that the organization serves. Managers in certain functions are provided the opportunity to avail of flexible hours. All jobs are located at Pune, Maharashtra, India.

About Venture Center:
The Venture Center is a technology business incubator specializing in technology enterprises offering products and services exploiting scientific expertise in the areas of materials, chemicals and biological sciences & engineering. Venture Center strives to nucleate and nurture technology and knowledge based enterprises by leveraging the scientific and engineering competencies of the institutions in the Pune region in India. The Venture Center is the trademark of Entrepreneurship Development Center, a not-for-profit company, based in Pune. For more information, go to http://www.venturecenter.co.in

The Venture Center also provides challenging learning and growth opportunities for employees, consultants, trainees/interns and volunteers/ honorary staff. (Statistics as of March 2019):

HR summary by Type of Engagement (as of 1st June 2021)

Type of engagement	Number
Regular employees	38
Consultants	10
NCL RF interns, SIIP Fellowship, Dr. Lagu Fellowship, Visvesvaraya Fellowship, other Interns	00
Volunteers, Sr. Fellows	01
TOTAL	49

HR summary by Gender (as of 1st June 2021)

Gender	Number
Female	37
Male	12
TOTAL	49

HR summary by Roles (as of 1st June 2021)

Roles	Number
Leadership	13
Operational	36
Interns/ Fellows	00
TOTAL	49

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