Molecular Biology-RS/SRS(Multiple Positions)

Fermbox Bio; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermbox Bio in Bengaluru, India, seeks a senior molecular biologist to lead cloning and protein expression projects across multiple hosts, including E. coli and yeast. The role requires hands-on bench work in genetic engineering and pathway design.

You will perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, and bioanalytical assays, document results, train team members on SOPs, and contribute to publications. Candidates with molecular diagnostics experience are not eligible.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in molecular biology or related field with substantial lab experience.
• Experience in cloning, expression, and pathway engineering across hosts.
• Hands-on expertise in PCR, gel electrophoresis, and bioanalytical assays.

Responsibilities

• Execute genetic engineering projects with cloning and expression in multiple hosts.
• Design and perform R&D on synthetic biology pathways.
• Manage day-to-day bench work: cloning, expression, and culture maintenance.
• Document results and report findings clearly.
• Train team members on SOPs and data recording.

Skills

Cloning

Protein expression

Molecular biology

Synthetic biology

Pathway engineering

CRISPR-Cas9

Gibson Assembly

PCR

SDS-PAGE

RT-PCR

Education

MSc in Molecular Biology (5-10 yrs exp)

PhD in Molecular Biology (2-5 yrs exp)

Tools

Gibson Assembly

CRISPR-Cas9

PCR

AGE

SDS-PAGE

Gel electrophoresis

HCP assays

Job description

Qualification

M.Sc. with 5-10 Yrs Experience/ Ph.D. with 2-5 Yrs Experience (Molecular Biology/ Strain Engineering)

Profile

Synthetic biology, Molecular biologist, Pathway engineering, Genetic engineering, Fungal genetics, Clone development

Primary competence

• Execution of projects related to genetic engineering, primarily involving cloning and protein expression in hosts like E. coli, Bacillus subtilis, Yarrowia lipolytica, Saccharomyces, P. pastoris, Trichoderma, and Aspergillus.
• Responsible for the design and execution of R&D projects involving synthetic biology.
• The position requires full-time bench work, performing cloning and expression-related experiments.
• Hands-on experience in techniques such as end-point PCR, AGE, SDS-PAGE, RT-PCR, HCP assays, and other bioanalytical tools is essential.
• Experience in pathway engineering through gene overexpression, knockout studies, stable genomic integration, upregulation, and downregulation.
• Well-versed in molecular techniques including Gibson assembly and CRISPR-Cas9.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting molecular biology experiments such as PCR, plasmid isolation, gel electrophoresis (horizontal and vertical), western blotting, bioanalytical techniques, and microbial culture and maintenance.
• Responsible for analysis, documentation, and reporting of experimental data.

Secondary competence

• Ensuring all project-related documentation, including reports, presentations, and team compliance, is in place. Also 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 within a team.

Important

Candidates with molecular diagnostics experience are not eligible for this role.