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CAREER & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

1) Employment and Consulting opportunities: The Venture Center offers challenging employment and consulting opportunities for people who can identify with Venture Center's goals and mission. Venture Center seeks employees and consultants who have a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups succeed, and have a strong "service" ethos.
We also welcome applications for specialized functions relating to incubation/investment/innovation management/support functions all through the year. For enquiries related to this you can email us at hr@venturecenter.co.in.

Current Openings at Venture Center
Call ref: 2019/Mar; Call opens: 29 Mar 2019; Call closes: 30 Apr 2019 or earlier if suitable candidate found

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A) Regular positions, full-time

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Front Desk Executive JOB CODE: ADM1	Any academic training Interest in client facing and conversation-heavy roles People who have excelled in any discipline or hobby will be given preference We are looking for a happy person with a good sense of humour and friendly nature Attention to details. Diligence. Clear communication skills and people management skills Comfort with a computer, MS Excel Full-time	To take care of Venture Center Front Desk. Assist visitors and clients with their queries. Contribute to various data entry and database management activities Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate.
CBA Center Coordinator JOB CODE: (CBA 1)	Qualification: Ph. D (Bioprocess/BioPhysics/Biotech) Experience: 10+ years of Biopharmaceutical R&D experience. Interest in engaging with industries/ startups etc in a service mode. Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling and maintenance of the same. A self-starter, can work with minimum supervision, efficient, strong communication skills. Teaching/ mentoring talent. Interest, orientation, willingness to learn will be more important than detailed prior experience.	To provide leadership for the Center for BioPharma Analysis Skilled and well versed with Biosimilar characterization Implement and support Quality Systems, ensure department compliance with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy. Ensure routine maintenance, repairs, calibration of scientific and calibration records maintained. Conduct verification and validating studies leading to regulatory submissions. Present progress updates and experimental results at project meetings Operate lab, procurement & installation of equipment in coordination with scientific mentors and advisors of the VC Conduct Technical Workshops and Training programmes
BioPharma Analyst JOB CODE: BPA 1	Qualification: M.Sc. (Biotech/Chemistry) / M. Tech. (Bioprocess/Chemical/Biotech) Experience: 2+ years of Biopharmaceutical R&D experience Interest in engaging with industries/ startups etc in a service mode. Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling and maintenance of the same.	Develop, qualify and validate analytical methods suitable for characterization, release testing, and stability testing of Biopharmaceuticals Prepare test procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data collection forms, progress reports and results. Implement and support Quality Systems, ensure department compliance with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy. Conduct verification and validating studies leading to regulatory submissions. Operate lab, procurement & installation of equipment in coordination with scientific management. Ensure routine maintenance, repairs on scientific instrumentation
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager/ GLP Coordinator JOB CODE: CBA 2	Qualification: M.Sc. (Biotech/Chemistry) / M. Tech. (Bioprocess/Chemical/Biotech)/M. Pharm (Quality Assurance) Experience: 1- 2+ years of Biopharmaceutical R&D experience Interest in engaging with industries/ startups etc in a service mode. Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling and maintenance of the same.	Implement and support Quality Systems, ensure department compliance with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy. Preparation, revision & tracking of SOP Provide QA and compliance support and strategic direction for validation activities Ensure routine maintenance, repairs, calibration of scientific and calibration records maintained. Conduct verification and validating studies leading to regulatory submissions.
Business Development JOB CODE: CBA 3	Qualification: B.Sc.- (Biotech/Chemistry)/ M. Tech. (Bioprocess/Chemical/Biotech)/ MBA (Marketing) Will be expected to be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision and efficiently deliver project goals. Must possess strong communication skills especially in context of the proposed training programs. Experience: 1-2+ years of relevant experience	Analyze business opportunities and develop strategic plans to drive new business from BioPharma clients, industries/startups/Research Organizations Schedule Client appointments and travel for Client-related meetings, conferences as needed. Preparing and presenting presentations to Clients. The candidate should be extremely proficient in English [both written and spoken]
Library & Events JOB CODE: REG4	Qualification: Any Graduatecan apply No minimum experience required A candidate whose interests are in reading and in sharing insights from books especially related to business, finance, innovation management, time management etc. will be preferred Experience in event organization and management will be beneficial. The candidate should have good communication skills and a friendly demeanour. Young energetic and responsible graduates with ample enthusiasm and ownership will be given preference.	The main responsibilities will be to operate a business library and maintain all the library assets on a daily basis. Involvement increating adatabase of new books that would be relevant and helping in procuring them.. Most importantly curate interesting events for young people focused on entrepreneurship, inspiration, soft skills etc.
Admin and Events JOB CODE: REG3	Qualification: Any Graduate can apply No minimum experience required Interest in logistics and administration is a must. Attention to details and target oriented approach will be beneficial. The candidate should be diligent and thorough in his/ her work. The candidate should have good communication skills and a friendly demeanour. Young energetic and responsible graduates with ample enthusiasm and ownership will be given preference.	The main responsibilities will be to provide administrative and logistics support to the incubation and investment teams. Providing support during events, visitors, publicity camps, etc Helping in maintaining the asset database and keeping it up to date on campus.
Visual design JOB CODE: REG1	Qualification: Any Graduate can apply No minimum experience required Has an interest in visual design, computer aided art, logos, and posters. Someone who is familiar with CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator or any similar software is a must. Young energetic and responsible graduates with ample enthusiasm and ownership will be given preference.	The main responsibilities will be to help design and implement posters, banners, pamphlets, flyers to help with events and logistics management. Help with designing social media posts, signages, displays, maps etc
Construction and works support (Designation TBD) JOB CODE: REG2	Exposure to electrical engineering or civil engineering or works activities. Clear and confident communicator with friendly demeanor Comfort with a computer, MS Excel Full-time	To assist in works acitivities in the campus. To assist in detailed planning, budgeting, execution, supervision etc Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate.
Mass Spectrometry (Designation TBD) JOB CODE: CAM1	Education and experience reflecting theoretical and hands-on (in-depth) experience with mass spectrometry techniques. Preferably, PhD in Analytical Chemistry with a thesis focused on mass spectrometry Clear communication skills and people management skills Comfort with various relevant computing tools and methods Orientation and interest in setting up and operating service facilities of use to industry and startups. Full-time	To provide leadership for the Center for Applications of Mass Spectrometry (CAMS) More info: http://cams.venturecenter.co.in/

B) Jobs on assignment basis

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Associate JOB CODE: AST1	For students of architecture/ design/ commercial art	Develop a campus development plan with a contemporary outlook based on a need analysis and need forecasting Create an attractive, artistic and easy to read campus map Duration: 15 days
Associate JOB CODE: AST2	For science graduates with interest in law/ government regulation	Compile and document various regulations related to technology products. Develop algorithmic flowcharts and develop a wiki equivalent of the same. Duration: 2 months

2) Fellowships & internship: From time to time, Venture Center announces fellowships & internship opportunities for young people with science, engineering, intellectual property and/or management backgrounds through our website and also newspapers. Please see our announcements section for such announcements. Those very keen on such opportunities, can write to us at hr@venturecenter.co.inenquiring of such opportunities at any time.

C) Fellowships positions

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
RK Lagu Fellowships JOB CODE: RKL1	See : RajendraLagu Fellowships for Technology Immersion	See : http://venturecenter.co.in/fellowships/rlf/ For young and aspiring technology professionals to gain experience with Venture Center startups.
Visvesvaraya Fellowship JOB CODE: VFS1	See : Visvesvaraya Fellowships for Engineering Students & Young Engineers	See : http://venturecenter.co.in/fellowships/vf/ For young and aspiring technology professionals to gain experience in technology development and commercialization with an NCL scientist.

Previous fellowship/ internship opportunities at the Venture Center: SIIP Fellowships

If any particular type of fellowship/ internship opportunities interest you, feel free to write to us with your resume - we will inform you of any new similar opportunity.

D) Ongoing internship positions

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
NCL Research Foundation Technology Commercialization Intern JOB CODE: INT1	Young engineers/ scientists with entrepreneurial dreams. Highly motivated. Ability to take risks. Good understanding of technology, finance. Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence. Full-time Minimum 8 weeks Paid	To help create start-up companies based on science-led technology from NCL or to help advance technology closer to the market. Mentor: An inventor scientist or Dr Vinita Panchanadikar See: NCL RF Technology Commercialization Internship
Intern - Intellectual Property JOB CODE: INT2	BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law or IPR degree. Candidates already signed up for PGD will also be considered. Patent Agent qualification will be a plus Full time Fixed duration - 6 months Paid/ unpaid	Contribute to projects and activities of the Intellectual Property Facilitation Center at Venture Center and learn in the process. Location: IPFACE, Venture Center, Pune Mentor: Ms Arachana Joshi, Patent Agent More info: http://www.ipface.org
Intern - Intellectual Property JOB CODE: INT3	BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law or IPR degree. Candidates already signed up for PGD will also be considered. Patent Agent qualification will be a plus Full time Fixed duration - 6 months Paid/ unpaid	Contribute to projects and activities of the Intellectual Property Group at NCL and learn in the process. Location: IP Group, NCL Mentor: Dr Nitin S Tewari More info: http://www.nclinnovations.org
Intern - Innovation Management JOB CODE: INT4	BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law and / or MBA with definitive interest in technology management & commercialization Full time Fixed duration - 6 months Paid/ unpaid	Contribute to the projects and initiatives of the Innovation Management Group at NCL. Understand technology evaluation, commercialization and new venture creation. Location: Innovation Management Group, NCL Innovations, NCL Mentor: Dr MageshNandagopal/ Dr V Premnath More info: http://www.nclinnovations.org
Intern, Regulatory Information and Facilitation Center JOB CODE: RFC1	Education/ training in pharma/ biopharma/ biotech/ biomedical engineering Masters candidate ( 2nd year preferred) Strong interest in becoming a regulatory professional Clear communication skills and people management skills Comfort with a computer, MS Excel, WordPress Full-time Unpaid	To work closely with RIFC team and experts to help startups formulate their regulatory strategy Collect, archive and document relevant regulatory documents. Learn about medical products and other regulations via live projects. More info: http://rifc.venturecenter.co.in Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate

E) Summer student internship positions

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Summer Intern JOB CODE: SUM1	Young engineers/ scientists - recent graduates or in training Good understanding of technology, finance. Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence. Minimum 8 weeks Full-time Paid/ unpaid	Work closely with selected inventors in technology development and commercialization
Summer Intern JOB CODE: SUM2	Students from Technology policy/ Economics/ Management Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence. Minimum 8 weeks Full-time Paid/ unpaid	Early stage venture financing landscape of India: Landscape and insights for policy (Build on http://funding.venturecenter.co.in)
Summer Intern JOB CODE: SUM3	Students from Engineering with interest and experience in Makerspaces Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence. Minimum 8 weeks Full-time Paid/ unpaid	Design, conduct and institutionalize prototyping (electronics, optics, coding, mechanical) workshops for school children and convey the excitement of inventions and model making. (Build on http://tinkeringlab.co.in)

3) Training & volunteering opportunities: From time to time, the Venture Center announces/offers training and volunteering opportunities for persons with backgrounds in science/engineering, business/ management and/ or intellectual property law. Occasionally training opportunities are announced in other areas as well. If interested, please write to us

F) Trainee positions

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Trainee - Lab JOB CODE: TRA1	BSc/ MSc (Analytical Chemistry); BSc/ MSc (Biology) Prior laboratory experience and experience with analytical instruments will be a plus. Full time	To work closely with Lab Manager to run laboratory facilities and analytical techniques. To contribute to laboratory projects, initiatives and events. To work closely with Lab Managers and Scientific Advisors to operate projects and resource centers. More information: http://www.venturecenter.co.in/lab.php

G) Volunteering Opportunities

Role (Designation)	Requirements and preferences	Responsibilities
Volunteer JOB CODE: VOL1	Passion Specialist skills Can work independently Associating with volunteers does require a certain level of in-kind commitment of resources from Venture Center. In this context, Venture Center can accommodate only a few volunteers at any given time.	Volunteering opportunities exist in: Planning and executing events of interest to the ecosystem. Develop databases and useful resources for mentoring entrepreneurs. Venture Center is a non-profit and a charitable organization. More information: http://www.venturecenter.co.in

H) Continuing requirements:

Besides this, Venture Center is continuously looking for suitable candidates for full-time a) managerial roles relating to technology commercialization, government funded schemes for innovators and general business development (needs science or engineering backgrounds) and b) general management roles (needs strong company administration, HR, financial management, contract management talents).

The above positions will be filled up only if suitable candidates are found.

How to apply: Applications are received online. Please apply here
If you have any doubts or queries, write via email to hr@venturecenter.co.inwith your questions.

General requirements and expectations from Venture Center employees:

Venture Center is a non-profit organization with aims to benefit society by promoting entrepreneursstart-ups. Thus, Venture Center seeks employees and consultants who have a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups succeed, and have a strong "service" ethos.
A strong feature of Venture Center jobs is the rich learning environment and opportunity provided to employees to experiment, take initiative and be creative. The work of most employees has visible impact which can be satisfying. All employees benefit from access to high quality facilities and work environments. Compensation packages can be flexible but are often conservative due to Venture Center's non-profit status.
General requirements include: a) strong ethical standards and work ethics, b) comfort with computers, computer applications and internet, c) strong communication skills - spoken and written.
Venture Center's working hours are 9am - 6.00 pm (Monday to Saturday) and are designed to keep operations of Venture Center convenient for the start-ups, entrepreneurs, inventors and others that the organization serves. Managers in certain functions are provided the opportunity to avail of flexible hours. All jobs are located at Pune, Maharashtra, India.

About Venture Center:
The Venture Center is a technology business incubator specializing in technology enterprises offering products and services exploiting scientific expertise in the areas of materials, chemicals and biological sciences & engineering. Venture Center strives to nucleate and nurture technology and knowledge based enterprises by leveraging the scientific and engineering competencies of the institutions in the Pune region in India. The Venture Center is the trademark of Entrepreneurship Development Center, a not-for-profit company, based in Pune. For more information, go to http://www.venturecenter.co.in

The Venture Center also provides challenging learning and growth opportunities for employees, consultants, trainees/interns and volunteers/ honorary staff. (Statistics as of March 2019):

HR summary by Type of Engagement (as of 1st Mar 2019)