Senior Research Associate – Bioformulation (Agri-biotech)

We are looking for the right candidate for a scientific position with our leading client in the Agri-Biotech sector, based in Bangalore.

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The Role

Research Associate / Senior Research Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Bioformulation Development:

  Design and develop novel bioformulations such as biocontrol agents, biofertilizers, and biostimulants with a focus on efficacy and agricultural application.

• Active Ingredient Identification:

  Identify and evaluate novel active ingredients (e.g., peptides, metabolites, signaling molecules) for use in pesticides, fungicides, nematicides, and herbicides.

• Production Method Development:

  Develop scalable production methods for active ingredients and their formulations, in line with industry standards.

• Soil Microbiome Engineering:

  Apply microbiome engineering to improve crop yield and sustainability.

• Advanced Molecular Techniques:

  Conduct recombinant cloning, genome editing, and knockout experiments in plants and microbes; maintain comprehensive records and datasets.

• SOP Compliance:

  Prepare and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent quality in research output.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  Deliver results in a timely manner and communicate progress effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

• Process Improvements:

  Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost R&D efficiency and productivity.

• Lab and Equipment Management:

  Ensure regular maintenance of equipment and accurate documentation of experiments and outcomes.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work alongside top-tier research minds from around the globe.
• Be an architect of innovation with a focus on meaningful agricultural impact.
• Collaborate across diverse teams, from ideation to deployment.
• Accelerate your professional growth with immense learning opportunities.
• Contribute to solutions that aim to make the world a better, more sustainable place.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s or Ph.D. in

  Plant Biology, Crop Science, Agricultural Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology

  , or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in

  academia or Agri-biotech/biotechnology industries

  , particularly in agri-input formulations.
• Hands-on experience with

  RNAi and recombinant technologies

  for agriculture.
• Demonstrated expertise in

  bio-based formulation development

  for crop improvement and protection.
• Experience working with

  multiple active ingredients

  in agri-input bioformulations.
• Strong foundation in

  plant molecular biology techniques

  .
• Proven ability to thrive in a

  fast-paced, entrepreneurial

  environment.
• Excellent

  communication and presentation

  skills for technical and cross-functional collaboration.
• A confident, execution-focused, and team-oriented professional committed to delivering on challenging goals.