Research Scientist/Team Leader – Biocatalysis, Protein purification & Downstream

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments for enzyme screening, expression, and purification (affinity, ion exchange, HIC, SEC, etc.).
• Design studies and lead workstreams for lab‑to‑kilo scale (biotransformations 0.1–20 L; purification mg–10 g and higher)
• Drive process robustness/scale‑up, troubleshoot enzyme stability/mass transfer/fouling/resin lifetime.
• Characterize enzymes using biochemical and biophysical techniques (SDS-PAGE, HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, etc.).
• Collaborate with molecular biology, fermentation, and analytical teams to ensure seamless workflow.
• Maintain accurate records, analyse data, and present findings in internal meetings.
• For TL/SRS roles: Lead project teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and contribute to strategic planning.

What You Bring:

Qualification : M.Sc./M.Tech. /Ph.D. (Ph.D. is preferred for SRS/TL) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical/Bioprocess Engineering with excellent academic credentials, and peer-reviewed papers/ patents

Experience:

• RS: 3–5 yrs. (M.Sc.) or fresh Ph.D.
• SRS: 5–8 yrs. (M.Sc.) or 2–4 yrs. (Ph.D.)
• TL: 8–12 yrs. (M.Sc.) or 5–8 yrs. (Ph.D.) with ≥2 yrs. team leadership.
• Biocatalysis: Enzyme selection/screening, cofactor recycling, immobilization basics, solvent/aqueous systems, pH/DO/mass transfer control, scale‑up, green metrics
• Purification/ Downstream (from industry): Clarification, precipitation, AKTA/FPLC, chromatography (Affinity/IEX/HIC/SEC), UF/DF/TFF, solvent exchange, crystallization/lyophilization.
• Analytics/Tools: HPLC/UPLC, GC, LC‑MS, SDS‑PAGE, chiral analytics, DoE (JMP/Minitab), ELN/LIMS, strong Excel/data handling.

Functional Competencies: Scientific knowledge, Experimental skills, Documentation, Data reporting, analysis and interpretation

Behavioural Competencies: Drive for result, Clear communication, Safety/process adherence, Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Interested Candidates are requested to share their resumes on shubhi.chandnani@piind.com