Bioanalytics/Enzyme assays - RA/SRA

Fermbox Bio; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermbox Bio in Bengaluru is seeking a qualified Biochemistry/Life Sciences professional with 2–5 years of hands‑on analytical experience to join our laboratory team.

You will prepare and analyze samples with HPLC, LC‑MS and GC‑MS, develop and optimize methods, perform enzyme assays and protein/glyucose estimations, and contribute to SOPs and data reports. Strong data recording and instrument maintenance are essential.

Qualifications

• M.Tech/M.Sc. in Biochemistry or life sciences.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and assays.
• Experience in method development and optimization.
• Experience with enzymatic reactions for flavor/fragrance/nutraceuticals.
• Protein quantification (Bradford/BCA) and glucose estimation by HPLC.
• Enzyme assays and kinetics using UV‑Vis.
• Strong documentation and SOP drafting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples using HPLC, LC–MS, and GC–MS.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods.
• Set up enzymatic reactions at lab scale for high-value molecules.
• Perform Bradford/BCA protein quantification and HPLC glucose estimation.
• Run enzyme assays and kinetics with a UV–Vis spectrophotometer.
• Document data, report results, and prepare SOPs.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical instruments.
• Operate liquid handling systems for HTS assays.

Skills

HPLC

LC-MS

GC/GC-MS

Protein quantification (Bradford/BCA)

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Data analysis

Analytical method development

SOP writing/training

Education

M.Tech / M.Sc. in Biochemistry or life sciences

Tools

HPLC systems

LC-MS systems

GC/GC-MS instruments

Liquid handling systems

Job description

Qualification and Experience: M. Tech/M.Sc. (Biochemistry/life sciences) with 2-5 years of experience.

Functional responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience in preparing and analyzing samples using HPLC, LC-MS, and GC/GC-MS, including standardization of extraction/concentration protocols for analytes.
• Experience in method development and optimization is preferred.
• Multistep enzymatic reaction setup and optimization at lab scale for high-value molecules with flavor, fragrance, and nutraceutical properties.
• Responsible for routine protein estimation assays such as Bradford and BCA methods, and glucose estimation using HPLC and DNS methods.
• Perform enzyme assays and kinetics using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer.
• Analysis, documentation, and reporting of experimental data, along with preparation of SOPs.
• Periodic maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments.
• Operation of liquid handling systems for high-throughput screening assays.

Secondary competence:

• Ensure all project-related documentation is maintained in the form of reports/presentations, along with team compliance. Responsible for training team members on SOPs, analytical procedures, and data recording.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.