Microbiologist Biopesticide Prod. Solid-State/submerge Fermentation

Job Title: Microbiologist Biopesticide Production (Solid-State Fermentation)

Location: Panoli, Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Microbiologist to join our Biopesticide Production Team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in solid-state fermentation (SSF) processes for the production of biopesticides. This role involves optimizing fermentation conditions, ensuring product quality, and scaling up production processes to meet industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• SSF Process Optimization: Develop and optimize solid-state fermentation processes to produce biopesticides, focusing on parameters such as substrate selection, moisture content, temperature, and aeration.
• Microbial Cultivation: Cultivate microorganisms on solid substrates like wheat bran, rice husk, and other agro-industrial wastes, ensuring optimal growth and sporulation.
• Quality Control: Monitor and maintain the quality of the biopesticide products through regular sampling and analysis, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Scale-Up Production: Assist in scaling up laboratory-scale SSF processes to pilot and industrial scales, ensuring consistent product quality and yield.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of fermentation processes, experimental data, and quality control results. Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all production processes comply with relevant regulations and standards, including those set by the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) and the Central Insecticides Board (CIB).
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality control, to ensure seamless operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree in microbiology, Agricultural Microbiology, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in biopesticide production, solid state production, preferably in the Agro-Biotech industry focusing on biopesticides.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in solid-state fermentation techniques.

• Experience with microbial cultivation on solid substrates.

• Familiarity with quality control methods for biopesticide products.

• Knowledge:

• Understanding biopesticide production processes and regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with the use of agro-industrial wastes as substrates in SSF.

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred candidate profile - Local Male candidates pref. / shift working there.