Research Associate - Microbial R & D

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Key Skills -

• Microbial isolation, screening, and characterization
• Plant–microbe interaction studies (PGPR, biocontrol, etc.)
• Molecular biology and microbial identification techniques
• Formulation development (microbial/ bacterial/ fungal, etc.)
• Shelf-life and stability testing of formulations
• Regulatory and biosafety compliance (biofertilizers, biopesticides)
• Documentation, report writing, and data management
• Downstream processing for biomass
• Experimental design and statistical data analysis
• Project planning and time management
• Spray drying, freeze drying, lyophilization, fluid bed drying

Roles & Responsibilities-

Microbial Research & Screening

• Isolate, culture, and maintain beneficial microbes (bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, etc.) for agricultural use.
• Characterize microbial strains for traits such as plant growth promotion, nutrient solubilization, pest/pathogen suppression, or stress tolerance.
• Conduct lab- and greenhouse-scale assays to evaluate efficacy.

Formulation Development

• Develop solid, liquid, and encapsulated formulations for single or consortia of microbial strains.
• Evaluate carriers, stabilizers, and additives to improve microbial survival and product stability.
• Optimize formulation parameters (pH, moisture, particle size, etc.) to enhance shelf life and field performance.

Process & Scale-Up

• Collaborate with fermentation teams for upstream and downstream process optimization.
• Assist in scaling up formulations from lab to pilot and production scale.
• Support technology transfer to production teams.

Quality & Stability Testing

• Conduct physicochemical, microbiological, and stability studies under different environmental conditions.
• Develop and standardize QC protocols for microbial load, contamination, and shelf life.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed experimental records and technical reports.
• Contribute to product dossiers, patents, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and environmental regulations.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Present findings in internal R & D meetings and contribute to strategic product development.

About Us-

Kan Biosys is a specialized agri-biotech company working in the field of plant nutrition and pest management. With a vision to be pan India and then global Kan Biosys is committed to bring full plant potential to life by microbial inputs and precision agriculture.

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