Research Scientist Protein Purification & Downstream

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Position Purpose General Requirements: PI Industries is looking for a highly motivated Research Scientist to drive impactful research and development. This role involves designing and executing scientific experiments, interpreting results, and delivering valuable insights to enhance PI's business. Functional Requirements: We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a background in development, optimization, and scale-up of downstream purification processes for biologicals, particularly recombinant proteins. What Youll Do: • Contributing strategically to the overall success of Biotechnology R&D by driving innovation and enhancing team performance, aligning with departmental/organizational goals. • Ensuring the security of intellectual property for R&D. • Carrying out literature search by use of all available databases. • Conduct research and develop microbial consortia for wastewater treatment • Design and execute experiments for the purification of proteins using chromatography, filtration, and other downstream techniques. • Develop, evaluate, and characterize purification processes from lab to pilot scale. • Collaborate with upstream, analytical, and formulation teams to ensure end-to-end process integration. • Preparing technical reports and document all research results obtained. • Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams as per requirement. • Constructive and active participations in all technical and functional meetings of the group. • Stay updated with advancements in biochemistry and downstream processing. • Adhere to all safety protocols and proactively participate in laboratory maintenance. • Attention to details in experimental design, execution and data analysis and interpretation. What You Bring: • Qualification: Masters or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field from a reputed University with excellent academic credentials, and peer-reviewed papers/ patents • Experience: • Associate Research Scientist: M. Sc./Ph.D. with 0 3 years of experience in downstream processing of protein purification & downstream (industrial) • Research Scientist: M. Sc./ Ph.D. 3–5 years of hands-on experience in downstream processing of protein purification & downstream (industrial) • Proficiency in protein purification techniques (e.g., affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion chromatography). • Familiarity with process development tools and analytical methods (e.g., SDS-PAGE, HPLC, UV spectroscopy). • Experience with scale-up and tech transfer is a plus. • 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. • Industry to be hired from: Biotechnology, Biopharma, Agrochemical Interested candidates can share their cv's directly on shubhi.chandnani@piind.com