Molecular Biology-RS/SRS(Multiple Positions)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Jul 3, 2026
Qualification: M.Sc. with 5-10 Yrs Experience/ Ph.D. with 2-5 Yrs Experience (Molecular Biology/ Strain Engineering)Profile: Synthetic biology, Molecular biologist, Pathway engineering, Genetic engineering, Fungal genetics, Clone developmentPrimary competence:· Execution of projects related to genetic engineering, primarily involving cloning and protein expression in hosts like E. coli, Bacillus subtilis, Yarrowia lipolytica, Saccharomyces, P. pastoris, Trichoderma, and Aspergillus.· Responsible for the design and execution of R&D projects involving synthetic biology.· The position requires full-time bench work, performing cloning and expression-related experiments.· Hands-on experience in techniques such as end-point PCR, AGE, SDS-PAGE, RT-PCR, HCP assays, and other bioanalytical tools is essential.· Experience in pathway engineering through gene overexpression, knockout studies, stable genomic integration, upregulation, and downregulation.· Well-versed in molecular techniques including Gibson assembly and CRISPR-Cas9.· Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting molecular biology experiments such as PCR, plasmid isolation, gel electrophoresis (horizontal and vertical), western blotting, bioanalytical techniques, and microbial culture and maintenance.· Responsible for analysis, documentation, and reporting of experimental data.Secondary competence:· Ensuring all project-related documentation, including reports, presentations, and team compliance, is in place. Also responsible for training team members on SOPs, analytical procedures, and data recording.· Strong analytical and reasoning skills.· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.Important: Candidates with molecular diagnostics experience are not eligible for this role.
