Bhavan’s Research Center (BRC) for Microbiology Recruitment

Bhavan’s Research Center (BRC) for Microbiology R&D Recruitment

About Us

Bhavan’s Research Center (BRC) for Microbiology, established in 2005, has its genesis in the Department of Microbiology of Bhavan’s College, Mumbai, India. The lab was set up with entrepreneurial support from the prestigious S.P. Jain Management and Research (SPJIMR).

BRC is proud to be one of the few academic enterprises in the country to be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). It partners with several Indian and multi-national industries for in-vitro and in-vivo claim support time-kill and antimicrobial studies for home and personal care products, besides bioburden testing, pathogen detection and preservative efficacy testing. It also has expertise in water microbiology, including evaluation of water purification systems. BRC is looking to expand the scale and scope of its activities by engaging a competent R&D Manager.

Note: ONLY MUMBAI CANDIDATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

Enquiries from other locations will not be entertained.

Post I 

Name of the Post – Technical & Operations

Site Location – Andheri (West), Mumbai, India

Overall – Lead the vertical of Microbiology Analytics & optimize & expand the Laboratory Operations to sustain BRC’s continuous growth

Qualification – M.Sc. / PhD

Experience – 8 yrs. in Lab area of expertise

Competencies –

1. Deep technical knowledge, to manage routine tests & to be able to Ideate to new
   projects/competencies
2. People management
3. Understanding complex protocols
4. Customer focus
5. Excellent communication & presentation skills
6. Critical thinking to pursue improvement at all levels

Role –

1. Overall Techno-commercial responsibility of running the analysis segment to meet BRC’s
   vision of being a leading knowledge center in Microbiology.
2. Lead development and implementation of microbiological services.
3. Oversee & facilitate efficient lab operation, system, business practices, consistent customer services & development of staff.
4. Develop/convert new business avenues/opportunities for further specialization and
   revenue enhancement.
5. Actively promote technical expertise to existing and new customers
6. Identify and lead BRC towards new areas of recognition and accreditations
7. Uphold Customer confidentiality and liaise with them for quick query resolution.

Post II 

Name of the Post – Manager – Marketing

Site Location – Andheri (West), Mumbai, India

Overall – Promote BRC’s growth & expansion to achieve its vision of being a leading
knowledge center in Microbiology.

Qualification – MBA, with a desirable Science background

Experience – 5 yrs. preferably in area of lab services

Competencies –

1. Techno-commercial understanding of the lab.
2. Experience, with sound knowledge of marketing strategies and the required tools.
3. Ability to identify and map competitors.
4. Ability to identify new streams of revenue/collaborators/accreditations in line with BRC capabilities.
5. Should possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills to interface with and
   influence decision making in the organization.

Role –

1. Lead B to B business, showcase BRC capabilities, to generate new businesses, partnerships, and accreditations for BRC’s growth and expansion.
2. Responsible for Business planning and implementing business strategies to drive revenue and profitability.
3. Formulate strategies and reach out to unexplored market segment/ customer groups for business expansion with margin accretive growth.
4. Actively research and evaluate new opportunities, capabilities; and work with technical & research teams to meet customer satisfaction.
5. Oversee and develop market campaigns, participate in exhibitions, workshops, training programs, conferences, etc. to enhance BRC’s visibility.
6. Ensure effective marketing communications via conventional & digital platforms.

Post III 

Name of the Post – Manager – R&D

Site Location – Andheri (West), Mumbai, India

Overall – Lead R&D self-sustainably, to meet BRC’s vision of being a leading knowledge center in Microbiology.

Qualification – PhD

Experience – 8 yrs. in research organization/academia.

Competencies –

1. Deep subject knowledge to drive applied research.
2. Research focus, ability to identify knowledge gaps, ideate and design projects.
3. Resourceful, with ability to collaborate for writing and converting funded projects.
4. Excellent scientific communication skills.

Role –

1. Lead the R&D vertical of BRC with deep subject knowledge in virology, molecular biology and microbiology by aligning with its current capabilities.
2. Identify potential leads in industry, social, regulatory & government bodies to forge relevant partnerships to ideate, develop, liaison and actualize the projects.
3. Enhance lab’s capabilities in areas of Virology, Cell biology & Molecular Biology to meet industry and regulatory requirements.
4. Explore relevant bodies for empanelment/recognition/accreditation of RnD section.
5. Amplify impact of BRC by various out-reach methods.

How to Apply –

• Eligible applicants only from Mumbai kindly send your resumes to [email protected].
• Enquiries from other locations will NOT be entertained.

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