Research Associate / Senior Research Associate (USP – …, Mumbai

We are partnering with a rapidly growing biotech company to hire for multiple roles based in Bengaluru. Upstream Senior Research Associate (4 Positions) Upstream Research Associate (6 Positions) Location: Bengaluru Qualification & Experience Upstream Senior Research Associate (SRA) Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech Chemical Engineering, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Biochemistry, MSc Microbiology Experience: 3 to 6 years or Ph.D. (Fresh) Upstream Research Associate (RA) Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech Chemical Engineering, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Biochemistry, MSc Microbiology Experience: 0 to 3 years Responsibilities Upstream Senior Research Associate (SRA) Upstream (USP) Execute and optimize Microbial fermentation. Operate and maintain bioreactors (1L-150L), prepare media, inoculum, and perform aseptic techniques. Develop fed-batch strategies and analyze infection kinetics/yields. Downstream (DSP) Design and optimize protein purification (chromatography, filtration, extraction). Perform filtration and scale-down/scale-up studies. Cross-Functional & Documentation: Collaborate with analytical, molecular biology, and formulation teams. Support tech transfer to pilot/commercial scale. Prepare SOPs, reports, and support regulatory filings. Maintain strict GLP/GDP compliance and data integrity. Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyse, and plot experimental data for comparative studies; evaluate and summarize experiment results. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in laboratory notebooks and batch records. Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring all activities comply with ISO/GLP guidelines and regulatory requirements. Equipment Maintenance Perform routine maintenance, cleaning-in-place (CIP), and sterilization-in-place (SIP) of bioreactors and associated equipment. Safety Prioritize personal and process safety in the workplace. Upstream Research Associate (RA) Fermentation Plan and execute upstream experiments, microbial fermentation, seed cultivation, etc., using various lab/pilot scale fermenters. Bioreactor Operations Set up, operate, and maintain bioprocess equipment such as bench-scale and large-scale bioreactors, ensuring sterile conditions to prevent contamination. Process Monitoring Perform aseptic sampling at specified time points and monitor critical process parameters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, cell density). Product Recovery Execute downstream processing techniques for the recovery and purification of the desired product from the fermentation broth. Purification Techniques: Operate purification equipment and perform techniques such as chromatography (affinity, ion exchange), Microfiltration, and Ultrafiltration. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in laboratory notebooks and batch records. Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring all activities comply with ISO/GLP guidelines and regulatory requirements. Equipment Maintenance Perform routine maintenance, cleaning-in-place (CIP), and sterilization-in-place (SIP) of bioreactors and associated equipment. Safety Get trained and follow the experiments/work with utmost caution with safety regulations for both personnel and equipment. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n6lh7