Sr. Analyst-Analytical services

Job Description

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in operating and developing analytical methods using nano-DSC (nDSC), circular dichroism (CD), and surface plasmon resonance (SPR).
• Proven ability to process and interpret SPR sensorgram data, including kinetic and affinity analysis, reference subtraction, curve fitting, and the evaluation of binding parameters such as ka, kd, and KD.
• Proficiency in software applications used for the analysis and interpretation of protein structural data.
• Strong foundational knowledge of higher-order protein structure and protein stability, with the ability to apply this
  understanding to analytical problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of ALCOA principles and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, with practical experience operating within a GLP-compliant laboratory environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, with excellent communication skills and ability to deliver robust analytical solutions to both industrial and academic clients in a time-bound manner

Qualifications & Skills

• PhD (Biotech / Microbio / biochem) with 2+ Industrial experience
• M.Sc OR M. Tech in Biotech / Microbio / biochem with 3+ yrs industrial experience

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, QC/QA, validation methods, GLP workflows, and documentation norms (particularly relevant for GLP-compliant testing services).

• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot complex scientific assays, manage multiple projects, and deliver under deadlines

• Good communication and client-facing skills — able to liaise with external stakeholders (startups, industry, academia), explain technical aspects, draft proposals, and translate client requirements into assay strategies.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage resources (instruments, consumables, lab personnel), and maintain documentation, QA/QC compliance.

   

  Preferred / Nice-to-Have
  
  

  • Prior experience working in a CRO, biopharma lab, or characterization services environment.

  • Experience in biosimilar characterization, comparability studies, regulatory-compliant analytics.

  • Familiarity with business development for lab services, cost-recovery models, client engagement, and service-oriented delivery.

  • Publication record (for credibility); experience in cross-functional collaboration (with upstream process development, regulatory, formulation teams).

   

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  General requirements and expectations from Venture Center employees:

  • Venture Center is a non‐profit organization with aim to benefit society by promoting entrepreneurs and start‐ups. Thus, Venture Center seeks employees and consultants with a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and start‐ups succeed, and 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 9.30 AM – 5.30 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
  • Our Company is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or parental status.