Research Scientist - 1 (Virology)

Title :     Research Scientist -1

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 in Bengaluru, India. For more information, please visit

About the Role

FNDR is seeking a highly motivated Virologist to join our research team. The successful candidate will contribute to early-stage discovery, assay development, and translational research projects focused on viral pathogens of public-health importance. This role is suited for individuals looking to build a strong scientific career in applied virology and translational infectious disease research.

Qualification Required :

PhD with 2–5 years of hands-on research experience in virology research. Industry experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute experiments involving BSL-2 and BSL-3 viral pathogens
• Perform virological assays including cell culture, plaque assays, TCID50, viral quantification, neutralization tests, and molecular methods (RT-PCR, qPCR)
• Support development and validation of in vitro / in vivo models , antiviral screening assays, and mechanistic studies
• Analyse, interpret, and document experimental data, present findings to internal teams
• Ensuring strict compliance with all laboratory safety protocols and ethical guidelines for handling of BSL-2 and BSL-3
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in medicinal chemistry, DMPK and computational to support discovery projects
• Contribute to manuscripts, proposals, patents, and project reports as required
• Supervising and training junior scientists, research associates, and interns

Technical and Soft Skills

CTC Range : Commensurate to experience and negotiable.

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