Job Description

About Us

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Absolute is a bioscience company founded with the idea of a shared future where both people & planet win together. The company’s vision is to build a thriving future for people and the planet by harnessing the power of nature, science & exponential innovation. Today, Absolute’s Bio division has evolved into a generation-defining bioscience company across Agriculture, Human Health & Sustainable Materials. Operating across 30+ countries, Absolute’s Agtech businesses encompass – Climate Solutions, Soil Health testing, Crop Insurance & Tech driven commodities trade. Absolute’s revolutionary businesses are backed by Xenesis, the R&D; arm of Absolute, a stellar team of 150+ scientists making breakthroughs in their fields.

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Absolute is backed by Sequoia, Tiger Global, and Alpha Wave, Absolute's angels include Nadir Godrej- MD of Godrej Industries, Kamal Aggarwal- Promoter of Haldiram, and Kunal Shah- founder of CRED, among others.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Work with laboratory strains of Escherichia coli, fungi, yeast, etc., using aseptic techniques for culturing, maintenance, and transformation.
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- Perform advanced molecular biology techniques including recombinant cloning, genome editing, and recombinant knockouts.
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- Conduct genome editing of microorganisms for improved phenotype and heterologous production of recombinant molecules.
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- Carry out fermentation studies for recombinant strains, focusing on yield optimization and scale-up.
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- Design, implement, and characterize novel gene constructs.
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- Perform metabolic engineering of recombinant strains and analyze metabolic flux.
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- Prepare and execute established methods and SOPs.
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- Deliver high-quality results within timelines and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
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- Drive process improvements and maintain equipment, data, and records as per specifications.
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Qualifications & Experience

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- Maters/Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, or related field.
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- Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, or biotechnology settings working on recombinant platforms for novel molecule production (e.g., flavors and fragrances).
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- Proven experience in metabolic pathway engineering of yeast and bacterial systems using advanced molecular biology tools.
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- Proficiency with metabolic pathway prediction tools.
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- Solid foundation in fundamental molecular biology techniques.
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- Exposure to gene circuit design, cell engineering, and strain development is highly desirable.
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- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with skilled teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
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- Execution-focused, team-oriented, and comfortable meeting challenging commitments.
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- Passionate about impact-driven science and contributing to a sustainable future.
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Join Absolute

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Be part of a pioneering bioscience company shaping the future of sustainable innovation.

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📌 Scientist- Yeast Strain Engineering (Gurugram)
🏢 Absolute
📍 Gurugram