Research Scientist - Fermentation

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Research Scientist will contribute to research work focused on designing lab scale experiments for microbial fermentation products developed through recombinant microbes and subsequent purification as per project timelines and objectives.

This position also supports the Team Leader / Group Leader in the fermentation function's daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing strategically to the overall success of Biotechnology R&D by driving innovation and enhancing team performance, aligning with departmental/organizational goals.
• Ensuring the security of intellectual property for R&D.
• Carrying out literature search by use of all available analytical tools.
• Conducting fermentation/ purification process development of enzymes/protein & small molecules from different microbial platforms and carrying out subsequent.
• Executing POC studies and manage scale-up methodologies from lab scale to pilot scale.
• Preparing technical reports and document all research results obtained in form of presentations.
• Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams as per requirement.
• Constructive and active participations in all technical and functional meetings of the group.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and proactively participate in laboratory maintenance.
• Attention to details in experimental design, execution and data analysis and interpretation.

Education Qualification:

• Ph.D./ M.Sc./ M.Tech. in Biotechnology from a reputed university with excellent academic credentials, and peer-reviewed papers/patents.
• Knowledge of fermentation / purification and biotransformation process development & scale up for microbial platforms for small molecules, Enzymes & Proteins
• Good experimentalist with experience in industry/ academia
• Worked with Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, Agrochemical Industry.