About Mynvax

Mynvax is a clinical-stage vaccine biotechnology company headquartered in Bangalore, India, developing novel, recombinant, and thermostable vaccines against respiratory viral infections, including influenza and RSV. With a pipeline of promising candidates and multiple ongoing collaborations, Mynvax offers a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of vaccine development.

Role

• Design, develop, and optimize HPLC/UPLC methods (e.g., SEC, RP-HPLC, IEX, HIC) for protein characterization, including purity, aggregation, charge variants, and stability.
• Conduct protein analysis using HPLC and orthogonal techniques for in-process and final DS samples.
• Interpret results, troubleshooting analytical challenges, and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Prepare analytical protocols, reports, and SOPs, and contribute to method development and qualification.
• Collaborate with upstream, downstream, and formulation development teams.
• Support regulatory submissions with high-quality analytical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in HPLC method development for proteins (during Ph.D. or postdoc).
• Basic understanding of protein structure, behavior, and physicochemical properties.
• Familiarity with HPLC data acquisition and analysis software (e.g., Openlab CDS, Empower, ChemStation).

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of ICH Q2/WHO guidelines for analytical method validation.
• Experience with protein biologics, vaccine antigens, or biosimilar analytics.
• Familiarity with other techniques such as CE, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, or ELISA.

What Mynvax offers:

• A stimulating industrial research environment with real-world impact.
• Exposure to state-of-the-art technologies and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Mentorship and professional development support from experienced scientists.
• Full-time salary and benefits include health coverage, generous leave package, and statutory entitlements.

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Mynvax Private Limited
Position Type: Full-Time | Fixed Term (12-24 months, extendable)
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: Competitive salary with full-time employee benefits

How to apply:

Email your CV and a brief cover letter to careers@mynvax.com
Subject line: "Post-Doctoral Fellow-HPLC Application"
Apply on LinkedIn: Post-Doctoral Fellow-HPLC Application

About Mynvax

Mynvax is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and scalable manufacturing of thermostable recombinant vaccines against respiratory and emerging viral infections. The company collaborates closely with leading academic and translational partners including the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Role

• Execute and optimize cell culture processes using E. coli and insect cell systems (Sf9, High Five, etc.) and baculovirus expression workflows.
• Operate and maintain bioreactors (1-50 L scale) for process development and optimization studies.
• Perform cell revival, maintenance and prepare cell banks.
• Perform media and feed optimization, infection kinetics, and yield analysis for recombinant protein expression.
• Adhere to aseptic and cleanroom procedures under GLP/GMP-like conditions.
• Maintain accurate batch records, logbooks, and SOP documentation.
• Support scale-up, process characterization, and tech transfer to pilot/manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate with downstream, analytical, and QA/QC teams to ensure data integrity and process consistency.
• Participate in equipment qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Present experimental findings in team meetings and contribute to technical reports and publications.

Required Qualifications

• M.Sc. / M. Tech. / B.E. / B. Tech in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related life science discipline.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in cell culture and bioreactor-based process development.
• Familiarity with handling insect cell expression systems is essential.
• Experience with bioreactor control systems (Sartorius, Minfors or equivalent) and data analysis software.
• Experience handling 1-5L glass bioreactors.
• Strong understanding of aseptic techniques, biosafety, and cleanroom practices.
• Knowledge of upstream process scale-up principles and basic downstream interface requirements.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to insect cell culture systems (Sf9, Sf21) for recombinant protein production.
• Handling of single-use bioreactors (50L and 200L scale)
• Basic knowledge of DoE-based optimization and process analytical technologies (PAT).
• Familiarity with GMP documentation and tech transfer dossiers.
• Prior experience in vaccine, biologics, or biosimilar development environments.

Reporting to

Manager-Upstream Process Development

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Mynvax Private Limited
Position Type: Full-Time | On-site (Bangalore)

How to apply:

Email your CV and a brief cover letter to careers@mynvax.com
Subject line: "Senior Research Associate-Upstream Process Development"
Apply on LinkedIn: Senior Research Associate-Upstream Process Development Application

About Mynvax

Mynvax is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and scalable manufacturing of thermostable recombinant vaccines against respiratory and emerging viral infections. The company collaborates closely with leading academic and translational partners including the Indian Institute of Science, THSTI, and global R&D groups.

Role

• Lead upstream process development for recombinant protein and vaccine antigen production using insect (Sf9, Sf21) & mammalian (CHO) cells.
• Plan, design, and execute experiments for media/feed optimization, infection/transfection kinetics, and process scale-up (1-50 L).
• Supervise and mentor a team of 4-5 Research Associates/Senior Research Associates to ensure smooth lab and pilot-scale operations.
• Ensure adherence to aseptic and cleanroom practices, GLP/GMP guidelines, and biosafety regulations.
• Review and approve experimental protocols, batch records, and process documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with downstream, analytical, and QA/QC teams for process integration and technology transfer.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation for upstream-related deviations.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, development summaries, and contribute to regulatory documentation and IND/IMPD filings.
• Drive innovation in upstream process optimization using statistical design tools (DoE), PAT, and bioreactor data analytics.
• Plan resource utilization, equipment scheduling, and inventory management for the upstream lab.

Required Qualifications and skills

• Ph.D. or MTech/M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or related life sciences discipline.
• 7-12 years of industrial experience in cell culture-based process development and scale-up for recombinant proteins or vaccines.
• Strong hands-on experience with insect cell culture (baculovirus/Sf9 systems) and mammalian cell lines (CHO).
• Experience operating and optimizing bioreactors (1-50 L) and familiarity with bioreactor control systems (Applikon, Sartorius, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Excellent understanding of aseptic techniques, bioprocess scale-up, and upstream-downstream process interfaces.
• Strong project management, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, and deliver on project timelines.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to GMP manufacturing or tech transfer environments.
• Experience with statistical design tools (DoE, JMP, Minitab) and PAT implementation.
• Knowledge of vaccine development workflows and regulatory documentation requirements (IND/IMPD).
• Familiarity with continuous processing or high-cell-density culture systems.

Reporting to

Head-Preclinical R&D

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Mynvax Private Limited
Position Type: Full-Time | On-site (Bangalore)

How to apply:

Email your CV and a brief cover letter to careers@mynvax.com
Subject line: "Scientist/Manager-Upstream Process Development"
Apply on LinkedIn: Scientist/Manager-Upstream Process Development Application