Proxi Farma Pvt Ltd
Pune
Microbiome Research Scientist
Apply until: 30 Nov 2025
Position: Regular Experience: 2-7 years
Job function: Role: Full time
About the Company
- PROXI FARMA PVT LTD Proxi Farma is a dynamic startup dedicated to transforming the food industry by making healthy eating easy, effective, and enjoyable. We focus on developing innovative, freeze-dried, fiber-rich products that promote gut health and overall well-being. Based in Amravati, Maharashtra, we are a small but passionate team committed to making a positive impact on people’s lives through our unique approach to nutrition. Know more at www.potion1st.com
Job Description This role sits at the intersection of microbiology, nutrition, and data science. You will lead and execute ex vivo microbiome studies, support ongoing clinical collaborations, and interpret multi-omics data to reveal how food transforms health from within.
Your results will not just be published — they will be packaged, consumed, and felt.
Experimental Design and Execution
Design and perform ex vivo stool fermentation studies with plant-fiber formulations.
Quantify short-chain fatty acids and microbial metabolites using GC, LC, or MS platforms.
Develop, validate, and maintain GLP-compliant SOPs and maintain detailed lab documentation.
Manage lab operations, sample tracking, and QA records for all experiments.
Clinical Research Integration
Collaborate with clinicians and the clinical research team for sample collection and handling.
Ensure proper biospecimen chain-of-custody and sample storage integrity.
Participate in IRB and regulatory documentation under ICMR and ICH-GCP standards.
Data Analysis and Insight Generation
Process 16S or shotgun metagenomic data using standard bioinformatics pipelines.
Integrate metabolite and microbial data with clinical metadata to identify key mechanisms.
Conduct statistical analyses in R, Python, or equivalent software and generate visual insights.
Prepare technical reports, internal summaries, and contributions to manuscripts
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with nutrition scientists, clinicians, and product development teams.
Support research design, protocol optimization, and data interpretation.
Present findings at team reviews and external collaborations.
Qualifications
PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field. 3–5 years of relevant experience in microbiome, metabolomics, or translational nutrition research.
Proficiency in anaerobic culture, GC/MS/LC analysis, and sequencing workflows.
Command of R, Python, or equivalent bioinformatics platforms. Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Preferred Skills
Background in human nutrition or microbiome clinical trials. Familiarity with multi-omics integration and shotgun metagenomics.
Understanding of Indian regulatory frameworks (ICMR, FSSAI). Prior record of scientific publications or patents.
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