Manager – IIT Madras Bioincubator

Job Description

We are Hiring | Manager – IIT Madras Bioincubator IITM Bioincubator, managed by IITM Incubation Cell (IITMIC), is looking for a motivated professional to join our team as Manager – IITM Bioincubator. The role involves managing specialised laboratory infrastructure, supporting biotech and life sciences startups, and coordinating incubation programmes and institutional activities. 🎙️Qualifications & Experience – Master’s or Doctorate degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline, with 4–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a bioincubator, wet-lab research facility, biotechnology industry, and/or startup incubation ecosystem. 🎙️ Key Responsibilities- * Manage Bioincubator laboratory infrastructure and specialised equipment, including maintenance, AMCs, calibration, servicing, and optimal utilisation. Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, EHS standards, and regulatory requirements. * Support incubated startups with access to laboratory facilities, technical expertise, mentoring, and incubation resources. * Evaluate startup applications (along with the larger IITMIC , technology readiness, team capabilities, and commercial potential, and coordinate startup selection processes. * Liaise with BIRAC, IIT Madras, and IITMIC management on project proposals, milestone reviews, reporting, and programme requirements. * Organise technical workshops, training programmes, and ecosystem engagement activities. * Maintain records of laboratory operations, startup progress, and programme outcomes. * Location: IIT Madras Research Park, Taramani, Chennai (primarily based at the IITMIC office). Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates may send their resumes to office@incubation.iitm.ac.in, mentioning “Application for Manager – IITM Bioincubator” in the email subject line. We look forward to welcoming someone who can contribute to strengthening the biotech and life sciences startup ecosystem at IIT Madras and #IITMIC.