Associate Researcher

Job Description Position: Research Associate – In Vitro Screening & Functional Assays

Location: Vapi, Gujarat

Experience: 2-4 Years

Company: Nuvo Labs Pvt. Ltd. (Meril Life Sciences Group)

About the Role

Nuvo Labs Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated research associate to support in vitro screening and functional characterization of therapeutic antibodies and drug molecules. The candidate will contribute to high-throughput screening, cell based functional assays, and biochemical characterization to support antibody discovery and lead candidate selection in drug discovery programs.

Key Responsibilities In Vitro Screening & Functional Assays

• Design and execute high-throughput and medium-throughput screening assays for monoclonal and bispecific antibodies.

• Develop and perform cell-based functional assays, including:

• Receptor binding and signaling assays

• Reporter assays

• Cytokine release assays

• Immune cell activation assays

• ADCC / ADCP assays Antibody Characterization

Perform binding and affinity characterization using techniques such as:

• ELISA

• Flow Cytometry

• Other biochemical and immunological assays Drug Discovery Support

• Screen antibody and drug molecule panels to support lead candidate identification and selection. • Analyze experimental data and prepare scientific reports to support internal research programs.

Required Technical Skills Candidates should have strong hands-on experience in:

• Mammalian cell culture techniques

• Biochemical assays, including:

• Western Blotting

• Immunoprecipitation

• Molecular biology techniques, including:

• RNA processing

• qPCR

• ddPCR

• Cloning

Preferred Qualifications

• M.Sc. / M.Tech / PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related field

• Experience working in antibody discovery, immunology, or drug discovery laboratories

• Familiarity with flow cytometry and functional immune assays is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong experimental and analytical skills

• Ability to design and optimize biological assays

• Strong documentation and scientific reporting skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative research environment