About Client

They are building next-generation biotechnology platforms powered by synthetic biology, precision fermentation, metabolic engineering, and advanced bioprocessing. We are developing scalable, sustainable, and commercially viable bio-based products for global markets.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Application Scientist to lead the development, optimization, and deployment of application workflows across strain development, fermentation, downstream processing, and final product characterization. This role will serve as the scientific and technical authority for application development, ensuring that analytical and process solutions are robust, scalable, regulatory-compliant, and aligned with commercialization goals.

The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in protein biochemistry, analytical characterization, and bioprocess development with solid leadership, stakeholder management, and technology transfer capabilities. In addition to executing analytical workflows,



the Principal Application Scientist will shape the organizations application strategy, mentor scientific teams, and represent the company in external collaborations, regulatory discussions, and customer engagements.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-to-end application workflows supporting upstream and downstream process development.
- Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods for protein quantification, purity assessment, and structural characterization.
- Lead analytical characterization using HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, GC, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, UV-Vis, ELISA, and related platforms.
- Establish assays for monitoring fermentation kinetics, metabolite profiling, impurity analysis, and process performance.
- Define, monitor, and control Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) for food-grade recombinant proteins and bio-based products.
- Ensure analytical method robustness, reproducibility, and documentation align

📌 Principal Application scientist (Bengaluru)
🏢 TAAS Partners
📍 Bengaluru