Senior Research Associate

2 months ago

Gurugram, India Absolute Full time

About Us

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 has evolved into a generation-defining bioscience company across Agriculture, BioMaterial & BioCare. Operating across 20+ countries, Absolute’s Agri businesses encompass – Inera (Next-Gen Climate Adaptive Bio Farm Inputs), Upaj (Tech driven value chain for sustainable agriculture), and Silkroute (Creating new normal for safe food globally and improving farmer profitability).


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.


The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate/ Sr. Research Associate to contribute to our crop improvement and protection initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in bioformulation development for bioAg inputs and a strong understanding of microbial populations, plant metabolites, and their applications in agriculture.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Bioformulation Development: Design and develop novel bioformulations for crop improvement and protection, including biocontrol agents, biofertilizers, and bio stimulants, with a focus on efficacy and application in agricultural practices.
  • Active Ingredient Identification: Identify and evaluate novel active ingredients, including peptides, metabolites, and signaling molecules, along with their applications in agriculture, particularly in the development of pesticides, nematicides, fungicides, and herbicides.
  • Production Method Development: Develop production methods for active ingredients and their formulations, ensuring scalability and compliance with industry standards.
  • Soil Microbiome Engineering: Engage in soil microbiome engineering to enhance crop productivity and sustainability.
  • Advanced Molecular Techniques: Perform advanced molecular biology techniques such as recombinant cloning, genome editing, and recombinant knockouts in plants and microbes, as well as maintain detailed records and data.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Prepare and execute established methods and SOPs to ensure consistent and high-quality results.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Deliver high-quality results in a timely manner and effectively communicate findings and progress with stakeholders.
  • Process Improvements: Drive process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency within the research and development team.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain all equipment and ensure that all data and records are kept in accordance with specifications.


Why would you love this role?

  • Opportunity to work with the best research minds across the world
  • Be an architect with strong business outcome focus. Collaboration across the board - with diverse teams from through ideation, formulation and deployment.
  • Immense opportunities for growth.
  • Be a part of the team that is focused on creating a strong impact and make this world a “better” place.


What we are looking for:

  • Masters/Ph.D. in Plant biology, crop science, agriculture biotechnology, Agri-input science, molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, synthetic biology or related fields.
  • 2-5 years of experience in academic, Agri-biotech companies, or biotechnology industries for Agri-input formulations.
  • Experience in advanced technologies like RNAi and other recombinant technologies for agriculture science.
  • Experience in developing novel bio-based formulations for crop improvement and crop protection.
  • Experience in working with multiple active ingredients for agri-input bio-formulations.
  • Strong grasp of fundamental plant molecular biology techniques is essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with highly skilled teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and technical environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner.
  • Comfortable delivering against challenging commitments.
  • Confident, execution focused, team oriented, with an ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.

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