HiMedia Laboratories Hiring QC, Team Lead Positions

HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based industry leader specializing in the manufacturing of premium culture media for Microbiology, Animal Cell Culture, and Plant Tissue Culture. With an extensive presence in over 125 countries, HiMedia stands among the top three global brands in microbiology and the top eight in animal cell culture. The Cell Biology division of HiMedia is on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join as Quality Control Executive and Team Lead – Stem Cells and Primary Cells, individuals who showcase leadership, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative spirit.

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Position Title:

Quality Control Executive

Number of Positions: 5

Company Name: HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Company Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Detailed Job Description

Role:

As a Quality Control Executive, your responsibilities include:

1. Maintenance of sterile animal cell cultures.
2. Preparation and filtration of media, seeding and counting of cells for Quality Control analysis or related studies.
3. Data analysis and documentation of in-process and finished products.
4. Preparation of COAs, SOPs, Work Instructions, Test Methods, and other general documents.
5. Working on projects involving product upgrades and process improvements.
6. Meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
7. Complaint verification studies and handling complaints from a Quality perspective.

Qualifications:

• MSc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 months of research experience or hands-on experience in animal cell culture.

Team Lead – Stem Cells and Primary Cells

Role:

As a Team Lead – Stem Cells and Primary Cells, your responsibilities include:

• Standardizing and developing protocols for the isolation of various types of stem cells and/or primary cells.
• Quality control of freshly isolated and cryopreserved cells and their media.
• Research of stem cells and primary cells and their media for use in various fields of study.
• Managing a team and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Identifying opportunities for improving laboratory operations and implementing continuous improvement in quality standards and laboratory workflows.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Cell Biology/Biotechnology with 2-3 years of experience.
• Expertise in the isolation and culture of stem cells and/or primary cells.
• Understanding of cell culture parameters like cell growth rate, cell density, viability, population doubling, etc.
• Experience in animal cell culture.

Interested candidates may send their CVs to nsaini@himedialabs.com. Candidates with Microbiology experience need not apply.