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Cognizant

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 Job Role: AI Research Scientist
 
 
 
 
 Experience: 10+ years
 
 
 
 
 Location: Bangalore, India
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About CAIL:
 
 
 
 The Cognizant AI Labs were created to pioneer scientific innovation and bridge the gap to commercial applications. The AI Labs collaborate with institutions, academia and technology partners to develop groundbreaking AI solutions responsibly. The Lab&rsquo;s mission is to maximize human potential with decision AI, a combination of multi-agent architectures, generative AI, deep learning, evolutionary AI and trustworthy techniques to create sophisticated decision-making systems. Through scientific publications, open-source software, AI for Good projects and the Cognizant Neuro&reg; AI decisioning platform and Multi-Agent Accelerator, the AI Labs support our goal of improving everyday life.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a passionate and driven AI Research Scientist to join our Advanced AI R&amp;D lab team in India. You will work with the Advanced AI Labs research team to develop novel approaches to solving fundamental scientific problems and challenges from real-world applications, using core technologies such as LLMs, evolutionary algorithms, and other machine learning and AI techniques. As an AI Research Scientist, you will focus on advancing the state-of-the-art AI with emphasis on Generative AI, LLMs, and domain specific AI solutions. You will collaborate with other researchers, engineers, business stakeholders, architects, and domain experts to translate research breakthroughs into scalable products and solutions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Detailed Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your role:
 
 
 
 As a research scientist, you will work with the Advanced AI Labs research team to understand and push the frontiers of AI, using core technologies such as LLMs, evolutionary algorithms, and other machine learning and AI techniques. The team's current research is focused around areas including, but not limited to:
 
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 Multi-agent systems
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 AI for decision-making
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 AI orchestration
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 Trustworthy AI
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 Open-ended AI
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 LLMs
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 Evolutionary computation
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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Conduct advanced research in AI/ML, Generative AI, LLMs, and adjacent fields to solve complex and impactful business and societal problems (AI-for-Good).
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 Design, develop, and optimize models and algorithms involving novel architecture and training methodologies and advance AI capabilities.
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 Publish research findings in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and conferences, e.g., IEEE
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with product teams, AI engineers, domain SMEs, and client teams to transition research prototypes into production ready solutions
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 Contribute to open-source communities through active GitHub engagement
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 Stay abreast of the latest developments
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 Mentor junior researchers and engineers
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 Advise AI engineers on the development of practical applications
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 Your Profile:
 
 
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 PhD in Computer Science or another technical field. Exceptional bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree candidates will also be considered.
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 The ideal candidate will have theoretical and hands-on experience with LLMs.
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 2 years of experience with multi-agents
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 5+ years of experience in AI or ML research
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 Publications at venues such as IEEE, ICLR, NeurIPS, GECCO, ALife, AAAI, IJCAI, ICML, etc.
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 Strong implementation skills
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 Strong development and debugging skills in Python
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 Experience with AI framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, Keras, Scikit-Learn
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 Strong problem-solving and analytic skills
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 Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 Strong publication record in top-tier conferences, workshops or journals.
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AI Research Scientist

Target

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 Target
 
 
 
 As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Team
 
 
 
 Supply Chain Network Optimization (SCNO) is a global team and part of Integrated Operations Planning &amp; Network steering within Global Supply Chain and Logistics. We are at the forefront of defining and enabling an efficient, reliable and best in class supply chain. This team uses a wide variety of engineering and advanced applied mathematical techniques (5Why&rsquo;s, ML, AI, OR, MILP, DES,) techniques to study and solve niche problems in supply chain across the entire value chain (Purchasing, transportation, Multi echelon inventory, last mile and process optimization) to enable the best guest experience and profitable growth for Target.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 As a Senior Operations Research Scientist in SCNO, you will study complex supply chain problems, develop a deep understanding of the business, and build cutting-edge solutions. The role requires strong experience working with large data sets, advanced programming skills, and a solid foundation in statistics, probability theory, machine learning, AI, simulations (such as Monte Carlo and discrete event simulation), and operations research.
 
 
 In addition to technical expertise, success in this role requires a strong appetite for developing business acumen, effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, and excellent communication and presentation skills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities include:
 
 
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 Developing a deep understanding of business problems through data analysis, root cause investigation, and close collaboration with team members.
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 Efficiently gathering, analyzing, and processing large data sets by writing optimized code and building scalable data solutions.
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 Learning and leveraging existing data science tools and models across different business domains to solve real-world challenges.
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 Designing and implementing new applied mathematical models to address complex business problems.
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 Interpreting model results to generate actionable insights for leadership.
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 Communicating clearly and proactively with business leaders, peers, and stakeholders.
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 Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
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 6+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree (3+ years for a PhD) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
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 2+ years of experience with programming in Python, PySpark, R, SQL, and open-source data science tools.
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 4+ years of experience applying advanced data science, AI, and operations research techniques.
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 Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address business challenges creatively.
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 Skilled in cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large datasets to generate insights.
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 Passionate about continuous learning and empirical research, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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 Retail and supply chain experience is a plus.
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 Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across locations and time zones.
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 Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 Why Work with Us at Target?
 
 
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 Work on advanced analytics and data science projects that directly impact Target&rsquo;s global supply chain, including inventory and capacity planning, transportation efficiency, and purchasing strategies.
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 We support your professional growth through learning and development opportunities, powering you take courses in Data Science, Supply Chain, Operations Research, and other subjects.
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 We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that contributes to positive customer experiences.
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 We offer flexible work schedules and arrangements, allowing team members to succeed both at work and in their personal lives in a hybrid setting.
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 Useful Links to Learn More About Target and Our Benefits
 
 
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 Life at Target: https://india.target.com/
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 Benefits: https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits
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Sr Operations Research Scientist

Foundation for Neglected Disease Research

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 Company Overview
 
 : Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&amp;D organization dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices for diseases with a high socio-economic impact. Since its inception in 2014, FNDR has generated a portfolio of therapeutics in tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, malaria, dengue, leishmania, serious bacterial infections, fungal infections, COVID-19 and RSV, spanning over early-stage discovery to late-stage clinical trials. FNDR's R&amp;D Centre, which includes state-of-the-art BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories for both in vitro and in vivo research, is in Bengaluru, India. For more information, please visit https://www.fndr.in/.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification:
 
 
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 M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related field
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 PhD in organic chemistry / medicinal chemistry
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 Postdoc in organic chemistry / Medicinal chemistry
 
 (Optional)
 
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 0-4 years of hands-on experience in working on bench, preferably in an industry
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 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Design and execute synthetic routes to prepare small molecules for drug discovery programmes
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 Track SAR and optimizing potency, selectivity, and properties of small molecules for research programs
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 Perform purification and structural characterization of compounds
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 Troubleshoot synthetic problems and optimize reaction conditions
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 Providing mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues
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 Maintain accurate lab records and contribute to technical reports
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 Collaborate with analytical teams as needed
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 Providing input on intellectual property activities
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 Technical and Soft Skills:
 
 
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 Skilled in multistep organic synthesis, reaction optimization, and compound isolation
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 Proficient in chromatography (TLC, column, flash), spectroscopic analysis (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC), and purification techniques (recrystallization, precipitation, others)
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 High level of creativity and productivity with strong synthetic chemistry problem solving skills
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 Demonstrated excellence in organic synthesis, conversant with the current literature
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 Effective oral and scientific/technical writing communication skills
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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 Commitment to lab safety and adherence to safety protocols
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 Familiarity with reaction databases (e.g., Reaxys, SciFinder)
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 Proficiency using MS Office applications is required
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 CTC Range:
 
 Commensurate to experience and negotiable.
 
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Research Scientist - 1 (Medicinal Chemistry)

Syngene International Limited

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 Date: 26 Aug 2025
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
 
 
 Custom Field 1: Dedicated Centre
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Designation: Associate Scientist
 
 
 Job Location: Bangalore
 
 
 Department: LDO
 
 
 
 About Syngene
 
 
 
 Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene&rsquo; s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&amp;D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.
 
 
 Job Purpose: The Lead discovery optimization genomics group is looking for a motivated scientist to carry out genomics assays for early discovery programs, understanding model systems and mechanism of action of compounds. The person has work on a range of genomics assays ranging from qPCRs to single cell genomics.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Validation and optimization of qPCR-based assays for gene expression analysis
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 Transcriptomics from cells, tissues and extracellular samples with varying range of inputs
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 Single cell genomics
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 Working on fit-for-purpose genomics assays
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 Work in a collaborative environment. Meticulous record keeping and presenting work to stakeholders.
 
 
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 Educational Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech.
 
 
 Technical/functional Skills: Experience with PCR and qPCR-based assays for gene expression and genomtyping. Next generation sequencing experience inclusive of bulk transcriptomics. Familiarity with automation platforms for RNA isolation and is a plus.
 
 
 Experience: 4-8 years
 
 
 Behavioral Skills: Ability to work in collaborative atmosphere. Strong communication and presentation skills.
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Associate Scientist

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 Date: 5 Sept 2025
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
 
 
 Custom Field 1: Dedicated Centre
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Designation: Senior Research Associate (9-II)
 
 
 Job Location: Bangalore
 
 
 Department: DDS-SATT
 
 
 
 About Syngene
 
 
 
 Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene&rsquo; s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&amp;D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.
 
 
 
 Job Purpose (1-2 Lines)
 
 
 
 Purification Scientist to work as a team member in purification team.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities: (Maximum 5-8 Points)
 
 
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 Proven ability to independently develop analytical methods for both reverse-phase (achiral) and polar organic (chiral) separations, with experience in scaling up methods to preparative scale.
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 Hands-on experience with preparative HPLC systems, including MS-based Prep HPLC; familiarity with LC-MS and UPLC techniques is a strong advantage.
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 Skilled in performing minor instrument troubleshooting, calibrations, and recovery analyses as required.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 Strong adherence to company health, safety, and compliance protocols.
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 Flexibility to undertake additional responsibilities from the Line Manager in alignment with business needs.
 
 
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 Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry / analytical chemistry
 
 
 
 Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)
 
 
 
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 Preparative HPLC,
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 MS based Prep HPLC, LC-MS, UPLC and SFC is an advantage.
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in reverse phase Prep.HPLC or relevant area.
 
 
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 Behavioral Skills
 
 
 
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 Must have very good communication skills
 
 
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 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

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 Date: 3 Sept 2025
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
 
 
 Custom Field 1: Dedicated Centre
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Designation: Senior Research Investigator (7-II)
 
 
 Job Location: Bangalore
 
 
 Department: DDS
 
 
 
 About Syngene
 
 
 
 Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene&rsquo; s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240 &ndash; strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&amp;D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
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 The purpose of the role is to perform reactions following Syngene safety norms. Documenting the
 
 
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 observations in relevant lab notebooks or e-book as per the principle of ALCOA+
 
 
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 Follow instructions from the supervisor and work in a group (or individually) to accomplish the
 
 
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 tasks in a timely and efficient manner
 
 
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 They are also responsible for assisting the supervisor to alert shortfall of resources and train junior
 
 
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 scientists to develop their technical skills
 
 
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 Supervise the associates for timely completion of assigned projects
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Responsible for periodic reports updating to both internal and external clients
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 Ensure the optimum resource utilization and cost efficiency
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 Responsible for project planning and execution for himself and team deliverables
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 Troubleshoot the problems wherever required
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 Follow environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements always in the workplace ensuring individual and lab/plant safety and complete EHS imparted trainings
 
 
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 Desired Competency And Skill Sets
 
 
 
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 Well-versed in the concepts of organic chemistry reactions as well as characterization following various analytical techniques
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 Familiar with literature search using SciFinder/Reaxys desirable
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 Awareness of safety data sheets and handling pyrophoric chemicals must
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 Knowledge of Chemdraw, MS office is desirable
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 Regular updation as per client requirements
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 Should have good communication and presentation skills
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 Ensure that the instrument / equipment is used properly and are kept clean before and after use and in case of any breakdown, report to maintenance immediately
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 Familiar with operations of relevant apparatus - instrument / equipment
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 Ensure that they know the SDS of the chemicals they are handling and aware of emergency response procedures in case of accidental spillage, leakage or fire and ensure proper waste segregation as per EHS norms
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 Always ensure confidentiality
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 Any other lab responsibilities as indicated by the supervisor / group leader
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 Attend all mandatory trainings
 
 
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 Educational Qualifications
 
 
 
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 PhD with Post-Doc (2-4 years) &amp; Relevant industrial experience (1-4 years) for 7-II
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 PhD with Post-Doc (2-4 years) &amp; Relevant industrial experience (1-4 years) for 7-II
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Technical Skills
 
 
 
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 Proficiency in structure and ligand based computational approaches &ndash; theory molecular mechanics
 
 
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 and quantum mechanics; Methods: docking, pharmacophore modelling, molecular dynamics
 
 
 simulation, QM calculations.
 
 
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 Proficiency in statistical methods
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 Proficiency in physical organic chemistry
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 Proficiency in Python and/or Unix Shell scripting
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 Experience in working with interdisciplinary teams such as medicinal chemistry, biology and
 
 
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 DMPK scientist
 
 
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 Experience in disease areas such as oncology, immunology, cardiovascular and fibrosis
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Functional/Behavioral Skills
 
 
 
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 Strong commitment to exceptional customer experience, and a high level of dedication, enthusiasm, motivation, and persuasive ability in a team and cross-functional environment.
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 Excellent speaking-listening-writing skills, attention to details, proactive self-starter
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 Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
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 Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
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 Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions.
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 Exceptional influencing and leadership skills
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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SENIOR RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

Perfios

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 Primary Function:-
 
 
 
 As a Senior Data Scientist, you will:
 
 
 ● Work collaboratively with the engineering and product teams.
 
 
 ● Communicate and articulate complex issues &amp; technologies easily to stakeholders at different levels.
 
 
 ● Think through problems and drive solutions from inception to shipment.
 
 
 ● Keeping abreast of research trends in the field of Deep Learning/vision/NLP.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualification &amp; Competency:-
 
 
 
 ● Bachelors or above in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science or a related field.
 
 
 ● 3-5 years of experience in building complete ML products; from the problem analysis and data selection to their production deployment
 
 
 and monitoring for progressive enhancements and drifts from business impact.
 
 
 ● Theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in deep learning/computer vision/NLP
 
 
 ● Ability to rapidly prototype and evaluate algorithms.
 
 
 ● Experience on working with text only and multimodel SLMs will be a big plus. This involves finetuning and building robust eval pipelines
 
 
 specific to use cases.
 
 
 ● Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Keras, PyTorch and TensorFlow.
 
 
 ● Good programming skills is a must, especially skills relevant to building robust ML models.
 
 
 ● Domain experience in Fintech is preferred, but not mandatory.
 
 
 ● Experience of publishing in top-tier conferences and journals will be considered a plus.
 
 
 
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Senior Data Scientist

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