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Job Title: Research Associate - Fermentation Technology
Job Description:

• The fermentation technologist will be involved in developing tangible products like food and pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology processes like water treatment plant, etc., by implementing the biochemical principles on plants, animals, microorganisms, humans, and/or biological materials.
• They will be working in large scale fermentation industries using fermentation equipment for developing these vital products/processes.
• Responsible for cultivating cell cultures and manipulating its fermentation process for obtaining desired products and developing recycling processes from it.
• Evaluating innovative techniques, developing methodologies, and conducting scientific experiments on biological systems for obtaining the product / process at commercial level
• Conducting experiments on various biological systems, conducting studies for determining the optimal conditions of cell growth, noting its fermentation cycle, and preparing technical data and reports on experimental findings for publishing it in scientific publication, and submitting it to regulatory authorities for patent applications
• Consulting with chemical analysts, biologists, and biomechanical scientists for evaluating the experimental findings, and updating their knowledge on scientific, industrial, or technological advances in the related field of fermentation engineering for devising a commercially viable product / process
• Evaluating the production process, checking its compatibility and configuration with respect to design and production, collaborating with biomechanical professional for ensuring the compatibility of production designs, and conducting follow-up experiments based on professional reports
• Conducting designated studies for determining the favorable condition for cell growth, protein production, and / or viral expression recovery by using biochemical procedures like chromatography, separation, or filtration equipment like centrifuge or bioreactor
• Developing statistical models of fermentation production, using statistical / modeling software for developing stimulations of biochemical production, and recovering the biochemical production by purification, or fermentation processes
• Designing the biochemical fermentation process for obtaining synthetic proteins, biosynthesized pharmaceutical drugs, or other biological substances required for therapeutic use of humans, plants, or animals, biosynthesized food production, and / or processing of Bio fuel, or effluent treatment.
• Discussing the issues related to fermentation, filtration, or other Bio Production process to manufacturing staff, collaborating with quality control staff for preparing product specifications, safety procedures, standard operating processes, user manuals, and other validation reports accordingly
• Determining the production method scale for optimizing product yield and minimizing production costs, interacting with suppliers for obtaining exact designs and specifications of Bio-Production equipment, instrumentation, and other supplementary material
• Designing Bio Catalytic processes for converting wild biomass into fuels and industrial chemicals by using the enzymes of bacteria, yeast, and other microorganism
• Conducting further experimentation for studying the critical processes of fermentation engineering, modifying the control systems of biological processes, and recommending the changes in process sequences and operation protocols if required.

1. Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc Microbiology/ Biochemistry
2. Experience: 0-4 years
3. Location: Coimbatore

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking
• Good observation skills for paying attention to details
• Integrity, dependability, and persistence towards task accomplishment
• Innovation, cooperation, and initiative, and willingness to take on new responsibilities
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work independently or in teams
• Quality of self control and tolerance.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their CVs at hr@velabiotech.com