Head of R&D – Microbiology

16 hours ago


Bengaluru Karnataka India, Karnataka BacAlt Full time

Company Description

BacAlt specializes in converting post-harvest waste into value-added biopolymers. These biopolymers have applications across various sectors including textile, skincare, wound care, and agriculture. Our innovative approach focuses on sustainability and creating valuable products from waste, making a meaningful impact in multiple industries.


Job Title : Head of R&D - Fermentation and Strain Engineering

Department : R&D Department

Location : Bangalore

Qualification : PhD/M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, or Industrial Biotech

Job Type : Full-Time


As Head of R&D, you’ll drive innovation at the core of BacAlt’s technology. You’ll lead a team of scientists and engineers working on:


  • Bacterial strain improvement & fermentation optimization
  • Growth kinetics, flux modeling & process scaling
  • Development of novel products from γ-PGA and BNC
  • Experimental design & data-driven decision making
  • Bridging lab-scale science with pilot & commercial scale execution
  • Own the full R&D roadmap — from lab bench to pilot transfer
  • Apply advanced fermentation kinetics, statistical modeling, and instrumentation for yield and cost optimization
  • Guide strain engineering efforts (mutagenesis, adaptive evolution, CRISPR)
  • Design smart experiments using DoE and analyze results using tools like R, Python, or JMP
  • Collaborate with MSAT, Product, and Manufacturing teams to ensure scalable, robust process handover
  • Mentor and build a strong R&D team with a startup mindset



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