Research Associate

18 hours ago

Gurugram, India Ecso Global Full time

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated 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 biostimulants, 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

Preferred candidate profile

  • Masters/Ph.D. in Plant biology, crop science, agriculture biotechnology, Agri-input science, molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, synthetic biology or related fields.
  • Masters with 1 year 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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