Research Associate

Job Advertisement (Veterinary Pathologist)

Job Location :Doddaballapur, Bengaluru, India ( (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 PowerPoint

CTC Range: Commensurate to experience and negotiable.