Research Associate - Veterinary

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Job Title:

Research Associate

Job Location :  Doddaballapur, Bengaluru, India ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) (100% Onsite)

Company Overview :
Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&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&D Centre, which includes state-of-the-art BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories for both in vitro and in vivo research, is located in Bengaluru, India. For more information, please visit

Qualifications:

MVSc pathologist (1 to 3 years’ experience in Industry is preferred)

Roles and Responsibilities :
-       Provide support to the in vivo team in the overall conduct of preclinical studies.
-       Provide support to the in vivo team in histopathological evaluation and interpretation of preclinical studies.
-       Provide support to the in vivo team in necropsy, tissue collection and processing of preclinical studies.
-       Conduct in vivo pharmacokinetics studies by various routes of administration across different species.
-       Contribute to compound testing including PK/PD and efficacy studies.
-       Maintain scientific documentation using an electronic lab notebook.
-       Recording and compilation of the study data in accordance with study requirements.
-       Familiar with basic principles and guidelines relevant to preclinical studies.
-       Development and validation of preclinical infection models for evaluating novel therapeutics.
-       Proactively review scientific literature to incorporate the latest findings, ideas, methodologies, and technologies into discovery research.
-       Understand and adhere to CCSEA guidelines for animal welfare and handling.
-       Perform weekend and holiday duties as required by experimental needs.

Technical skills required :
-       Necropsy procedures.
-       Tissue collection and processing.
-       Basic handling of different animal species.
-       Dose administration via oral, intravenous (IV), and subcutaneous (SC) routes.
-       Blood collection from animals using various routes.

Basic attributes required:
-       Strong aptitude for teamwork.
-       Ability to manage strict project timelines.
-       Proficiency in English, with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
-       Proficient in computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point

CTC Range:  Commensurate to experience and negotiable.

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