Bathinda,
Punjab
Research Associate (Fermentation)
₹40,000 - ₹75,000 a month
Job Profile / Responsibilities
· Oversee microbiology based activities at production facility for biogenic Synthesis.
· Extensive knowledge of fermentation process and support for batchwise production activities.
· Maintain bacterial cultures and ensure stringent quality control (QC) throughout production batches.
· Perform routine microbiological techniques including streaking, subculturing, and maintenance of bacterial cultures on solid and liquid media.
· Conduct bacterial growth curve analysis (OD-based and/or CFU-based) to monitor growth kinetics, optimize inoculum preparation, and ensure batch-to-batch consistency in fermentation.
· Carry out morphological, physiological, and basic molecular assessments of bacterial cultures to confirm purity, identity, and performance.
· Monitor culture health, contamination, viability, and stability during scale-up and production stages.
· Maintain detailed batch-wise records, including media composition, incubation conditions, growth parameters, and QC observations.
· Document all procedures, observations, deviations, and results in a systematic, traceable, and auditable manner.
· Ensure all activities comply with institutional biosafety, quality, and regulatory standards; assist in drafting SOPs, approval formats, and QC checklists for proposed production work.
· Coordinate with the TERI, Gurugram facility through periodic visits for protocol alignment, QC validation, and reporting.
· Any other tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Experience
· 1–2 years of relevant hands-on experience in microbiology, microbial production and fermentation at large scale (preferred).
Qualifications
· B.Tech or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related sciences discipline with a good academic record.
· Proven hands-on experience on the mentioned domains.
Skills & Competencies
· Hands-on experience in bacterial culturing, subculturing, and contamination control.
· Extensive knowledge of fermentation processes and practical experience at laboratory or pilot scale.
· Practical knowledge of growth curve analysis, inoculum standardization, and interpretation of microbial growth data.
· Familiarity with QC practices for microbial-based products (media preparation, sterility checks, record keeping). · Understanding of biosafety, GLP, and basic regulatory compliance for biological inputs.
· Strong documentation, reporting, and data-recording skills.
· Ability to work in a production-oriented environment and coordinate with interdisciplinary group.
· Periodic travel to TERI, Gurugram.
0 Comments