Zero Cow Factory Hiring MSc & PhD Biotech, Mol Bio For Research Posts – Apply at Biotecnika

Zero Cow Factory Hiring MSc & PhD Biotech, Mol Bio For Research Posts – Apply at Biotecnika

Job Title: Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate / Research Scientist

Company Name: Zero Cow Factory

Location: Surat, Gujarat, India

Department: Downstream Processing (DSP)

Experience: • Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate: 1 – 4 years

Openings: 2

Remarks: Male candidates preferred.

Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate / Research Scientist – Downstream Process

We are looking for a Scientist who will join our Downstream Process Development team. We are a team of interdisciplinary people with a background ranging from business to research and food science with an ambition to create a better world through sustainable food production system using cellular agriculture. The ideal candidate should share our vision and values as energetic, creative as well as self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.

What will you do?

• Design, plan, and execute downstream process development activities for recombinant protein purification, including both filtration (microfiltration, ultrafiltration) and non-filtration (chromatography) techniques.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in protein purification, providing scientific input and decision-making support across multiple projects.
• Contribute to R&D efforts aimed at optimizing downstream unit operations, such as membrane separations and various chromatography methods (e.g., affinity, ion exchange, SEC).
• Analyse and interpret experimental data to drive improvements in yield, purity, and process robustness; communicate findings clearly across cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all experimental work, ensuring reproducibility and compliance with internal R&D standards.
• Support shifting company objectives by participating in multiple protein production and purification projects, offering technical leadership in downstream process innovation.

What makes you a great match for us?

• PhD or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Research Associate/ Sr. Research Associate (1-4 years of experience)
• Design, implement, and optimize purification strategies to meet product design specifications.
• Purify proteins from bacterial cell cultures, including cell rupture, lysate clarification, filtration/centrifugation, chromatography etc.
• Knowledge and experience of protein structure, functionality and biochemistry.
• Perform in-process contaminant profiling and analytical testing.
• Hands-on mentality with I can-do attitude.