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Scientist- Strain Engineering

Scientist- Strain Engineering

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15 days ago
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Position : Scientist - Strain Engineering

Location : Bangalore

Job Description :

We are hiring a Scientist - Strain Engineering for our client in the biotechnology sector. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in microbial strain development, molecular biology techniques, and metabolic engineering, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results in strain optimization and recombinant production.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Work with laboratory strains of yeast, Escherichia coli , fungi, etc., using aseptic techniques for culturing, maintenance, and transformation.
  • Perform advanced molecular biology techniques such as recombinant cloning, genome editing, and gene knockouts.
  • Engineer microbial genomes to improve phenotypes and enable heterologous production of recombinant molecules.
  • Conduct fermentation studies for recombinant strains, focusing on yield optimization and scale-up.
  • Design, implement, and characterize novel gene constructs.
  • Perform metabolic engineering of recombinant strains and analyze metabolic fluxes.
  • Prepare and execute experiments as per established SOPs and protocols.
  • Deliver timely and accurate results while maintaining clear communication with internal stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement of lab processes and protocols.
  • Maintain lab equipment, data logs, and records in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.

    • Qualifications and Experience :

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of postdoctoral experience in academia, pharma, or the biotech industry, particularly in recombinant platforms for the production of novel molecules (e.g., flavors and fragrances).
  • Proven expertise in engineering metabolic pathways in yeast and bacterial systems using advanced molecular biology tools.
  • Hands-on experience with metabolic pathway prediction tools.
  • Strong foundation in core molecular biology techniques.
  • Desirable : Experience in gene circuit design, cell engineering, and microbial strain development.
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