Agricultural Microbiologist

Sea6 Energy Pvt Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Sea6 Energy Pvt Ltd. is searching for an Agricultural Microbiologist in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Agri-Microbiology or related field and have 2–3 years of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include performing microbial culturing, conducting microbe enumeration studies, and collaborating on product development. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agri-Microbiology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of microbial ecology, plant-microbe interactions, and soil.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as culture methods and molecular biology.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbial culturing, revival, and maintenance of microbial stocks.
• Conduct microbe enumeration studies for developing stability and compatibility data.
• Isolate, identify, and characterize beneficial microbes for plant health.
• Work on mycorrhizal (AM fungi) propagation and viability assessment.
• Analyse soil and plant samples for microbial diversity.
• Assist in greenhouse and field trials.
• Monitor the impact of microbial applications on crop yields.
• Collaborate on microbial-based product development.
• Prepare research reports for scientific journals.
• Stay updated with advancements in agricultural microbiology.

Skills

Microbial ecology

Plant-microbe interactions

Laboratory techniques

Statistical analysis software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Agri-Microbiology or related field

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Job Description: Agricultural Microbiologist

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

Sea6 Energy is an Indian biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable solutions across food, feed, and fuel sectors. Leveraging cultivated seaweed biomass and proprietary large-scale cultivation technologies, we develop innovative biostimulant and microbial products to enhance crop productivity and soil health.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Agricultural Microbiologist with an M.Sc. in Agricultural Microbiology (or related field) and 2–3 years of hands‑on experience. The ideal candidate will conduct routine microbiology experiments including microbes’ revival and culturing, microbial enumeration and plant bioassays with a focus on bacterial and mycorrhizal formulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbial culturing, revival, and maintenance of microbial stocks.
• Conduct microbe enumeration studies towards developing stability and compatibility data for microbial products.
• Isolate, identify, and characterize beneficial microbes that promote plant growth and health.
• Work on mycorrhizal (AM fungi) propagation, spore isolation, quantification, and viability assessment.
• Analyse soil and plant samples for microbial diversity and health indicators.
• Assist in greenhouse and field trials to evaluate product performance.
• Monitor and assess the impact of microbial applications on crop yields and soil health.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for microbial‑based product development and scale‑up.
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and publications for scientific journals.
• Stay updated with advancements in agricultural microbiology and biostimulant technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agri‑Microbiology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of microbial ecology, plant‑microbe interactions, and soil.
• Experience with laboratory techniques (e.g., culture methods, molecular biology).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge/experience of plant bioassays.
• Experience with field research and experimental design.
• Proficiency in using bioinformatics tools for microbial analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (as per industry standards)
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning