Senior Research Associate- II

Location: Chennai

• Support the development of fermentation- based polymers/proteins for KAQ.
• Be a part of Global R&D team and work on multiple R&D Projects.
• Contribute to writing research reports and presentations.

• Design experiments under guidance to optimize fermentation.
• Conduct shake flask fermentation experiments in the lab to optimize conditions.
• Coordinate with fermentation facilities to transfer methods for scale up.
• Work with fermentation facility to scale up fermentation – 100L, 250L, 1500L, 10KL and further optimization.
• Conduct microbiological and biochemical tests to characterize fermented products.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and present at monthly R&D meetings.
• Run multiple fermentation-based projects under the guidance of Project Lead.
• Protect all confidential information such as formulations, trade secrets and other commercially sensitive information.
• Carry out research activities with high scientific and personal integrity and also by following good scientific and laboratory practices.
• Conduct all research activities with strict adherence to the health and safety policies of the company.

• Master’s in microbiology/biotechnology/ Industrial biotechnology/ Bio process Technology with experience in Industrial fermentation is preferred (1-2 years)

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