Job Title : Research Associate – Strain Engineering
Location : Hyderabad, India
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Research Associate to join our Strain Engineering team. The
successful candidate will support scientists in the design support, construction, screening, and
documentation of engineered microbial strains for fermentation-based production of high-value
molecules such as peptides, proteins, and specialty biomolecules. This laboratory-focused role is
suited for candidates who enjoy hands-on molecular biology work and disciplined experimental
execution.
You will work closely with the strain engineering scientist and interdisciplinary teams-including
fermentation, analytics, and downstream processing-to support day-to-day molecular biology
workflows, strain screening activities, lab upkeep, sample tracking, and data organization for R&D;
programs.
Key Responsibilities
Strain Engineering Experiment Execution & Laboratory Support
Support routine molecular biology and strain engineering experiments including PCR, cloning,
DNA assembly, transformation,



colony screening, plasmid preparation, and genotype confirmation under the guidance of scientists.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of microbial cultures, glycerol stocks, competent cells, media plates, antibiotics, buffers, and common molecular biology reagents.
Perform strain screening experiments in microplates, tubes, shake flasks, or other small-scale cultivation formats and coordinate sample transfer for analytical testing.
Help construct, track, and organize plasmids, strains, DNA samples, and lineage records to support ongoing development programs.
Assist with execution of standard protocols for host evaluation, construct verification, and early-stage performance screening.
Maintain readiness of common laboratory instruments and workstations used for strain engineering, including thermocyclers, gel systems, incubators, shakers, and biosafety cabinets.
Workflow Execution & Data Managem

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