Qualifications and education requirement The prospective candidate should be a PhD/Post Doc in Biochemistry with a minimum of 5-8 years of research in academia or industry. Should have experience in enzyme characterization, enzyme kinetics and enzymatic conversions Roles and responsibilities Identification and development of processes for the purification of proteins/ enzymes from bacterial and / or yeast expression systems Development of strategies for maximizing the protein yield by solubilization of IB and refolding • Complete characterization of enzymes like activity, specific activity, pH optima, temperature optima, substrate loading, inhibition studies etc Determination of kinetic parameters Km, Vmax, rate of reaction etc Development of assays for different enzymes and optimization of analysis protocols Process development for production of different products using purified enzymes Identification of matrices for enzyme immobilization with reduced activity loss Perform operational stability studies of enzymes at different temperatures Development of lab scale process for packed bed conversion Essential attributes • Ability to work and liaison with multi functional teams • Acumen for leading and guiding peers and subordinates • Prior experience in carbohydrates would be desired • Passion for doing science and creating value
Position Summary: The Administration Executive will be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of the R&D's & Corporate administrative activities. This role requires coordination across housekeeping, employee services, security, transportation, canteen, stores, and materials management. The incumbent will also support management in local government liaison, petty cash handling, and property-related matters, while ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency in administrative operations. Key Responsibilities: 1. General Administration Coordinate and oversee day-to-day administrative operations across the office and facility. Manage housekeeping services to ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and upkeep of premises. Supervise security arrangements, visitor management, and access control systems. Oversee employee transportation, vehicle scheduling, and related logistics. Manage canteen services, ensuring quality, hygiene, and timely availability. 2. Attendance & Workforce Management Monitor employee attendance and leave records in coordination with HR. Coordinate with contractual/labor workforce and ensure smooth deployment. 3. Materials & Stores Management Handle inward/outward movement of materials, maintain stock registers and records. Issue and track materials as per department requests. Manage housekeeping and office inventory, place timely orders, and track consumption. 4. Finance & Cash Handling Maintain and reconcile petty cash for day-to-day expenses. Process administrative bills, vendor invoices, and ensure timely payment coordination. Handle local purchases and vendor coordination for urgent requirements. 5. Liaison & Compliance Liaise with local government bodies, civic authorities, and statutory agencies as required. Ensure compliance with local administrative, property, and facility-related regulations. 6. Property & Management Support Assist Top management with property-related documentation, coordination, and support activities. Provide timely reports and updates on administrative operations to higher management. 7. Vendor & Contract Management Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for housekeeping, security, canteen and transport. Ensure service quality and monitor contract compliance. 8. Other Administrative Jobs Take care of vast R&D land and allied issues, asset management and gather local information. Periodic scrap disposals and assisting R&D Managers for miscellaneous jobs as assigned time to time. 9. Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate records of materials, bills, invoices, and administrative expenses. Prepare MIS reports on housekeeping, transport, security, and administrative costs. Skills & Competencies:, Strong organizational and coordination skills Knowledge of facility and vendor management Ability to manage cash and financial documentation responsibly Good interpersonal and communication skills for employee and vendor interaction Basic knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements related to admin functions