Research Scientist Protein Purification & Downstream

Position Purpose

General Requirements

Functional Requirements

What Youll Do:

• 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 databases.
• Conduct research and develop microbial consortia for wastewater treatment
• Design and execute experiments for the purification of proteins using chromatography, filtration, and other downstream techniques.
• Develop, evaluate, and characterize purification processes from lab to pilot scale.
• Collaborate with upstream, analytical, and formulation teams to ensure end-to-end process integration.
• Preparing technical reports and document all research results obtained.
• Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams as per requirement.
• Constructive and active participations in all technical and functional meetings of the group.
• Stay updated with advancements in biochemistry and downstream processing.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and proactively participate in laboratory maintenance.
• Attention to details in experimental design, execution and data analysis and interpretation.

What You Bring:

• Qualification:

  Masters or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field from a reputed University with excellent academic credentials, and peer-reviewed papers/ patents

• Experience:

• Associate Research Scientist: M. Sc./Ph.D. with 0 3 years of experience in downstream processing of protein purification & downstream (industrial)
• Research Scientist: M. Sc./ Ph.D. 3–5 years of hands-on experience in downstream processing of protein purification & downstream (industrial)
• Proficiency in protein purification techniques (e.g., affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion chromatography).
• Familiarity with process development tools and analytical methods (e.g., SDS-PAGE, HPLC, UV spectroscopy).
• Experience with scale-up and tech transfer is a plus.

• Functional Competencies:

  Scientific knowledge, Experimental skills, Documentation, Data reporting, analysis and interpretation

• Behavioural Competencies:

  Drive for result, Clear communication, Safety/process adherence, Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• Industry to be hired from:

  Biotechnology, Biopharma, Agrochemical

shubhi.chandnani@piind.com