Junior Scientist

**Position**: Junior Scientist
**Location**: Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh
**Experience Required**: 3-9 Years
**Notice Period**: Immediate to 30 Days
**Total Experience**: 3-9 Years

**Qualifications:

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- **M.Sc./M.Tech.** with 3+ years of relevant research experience **OR**:

- **Ph.D.** in Membrane Science, Biomaterials, Enzyme Immobilization, Biotechnology, Polymer Science, or closely related fields.

**Key Responsibilities:

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- Design, modify, and characterize membranes for **biosensing** and **enzyme immobilization** in diagnostic sensor platforms.
- Develop and optimize **enzyme immobilization strategies** (covalent bonding, adsorption, entrapment) to improve stability and performance.
- Collaborate with **materials science** and **electrochemistry teams** for device integration.
- Perform experimental analysis of membranes (porosity, hydrophilicity, thickness) and immobilized enzymes (activity, stability).
- Document experimental procedures, results, and conclusions with accuracy.
- Prepare **technical reports, patents, and publications**.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration, and follow safety guidelines.
- Participate in interdepartmental collaborations and external vendor management.
- Travel for field trials, supplier visits, or meetings when required.

**Knowledge / Experience:

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**Essential**:

- Hands-on expertise in **membrane design and fabrication** for biosensors/biomedical devices.
- Strong understanding of **enzyme immobilization techniques** and their performance evaluation.
- Experience in **membrane and biomolecule characterization**.
- Proven track record in **applied or translational research** (academic or industrial).

**Preferred:

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- Knowledge of **polymers, hydrogels, and surface modification methods**.
- Understanding of **electrochemical sensing principles**.
- Proficiency in analytical tools**:SEM, FTIR, Contact Angle, UV-vis, CV, EIS, Chronoamperometry**.
- Prior use of **Design of Experiments (DoE)** for optimization.

**Skills and Abilities:

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- Ability to analyze literature and propose innovative concepts.
- Strong skills in **experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving**.
- Technical writing skills for **research reports, publications, and patents**.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication for team and cross-functional collaborations.
- Proficiency in scientific data handling software and lab documentation.

Work Location: In person