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Key Responsibilities:- Lead a team of scientists and associates in microbial strain development projects. - Design, construct, and optimize microbial strains for improved production of target molecules. - Apply advanced molecular biology techniques for genome engineering and pathway optimization. - Develop strategies to enhance metabolic flux for improved yield and productivity. - Utilize transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data to identify bottlenecks and guide strain improvement. - Work closely with protein engineering and downstream processing teams to achieve project goals.Qualification:Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or related field from a reputed University with excellent academic credentials, and peer-reviewed papers/ patents.Experience:- Ph.D. with 6-8 yrs. of industrial experience with ≥2yrs. as team leader. - Expertise in CRISPR/Cas systems, metabolic pathway optimization, and omics-based analysis. - Familiarity with yeast strain engineering. - Knowledge of bioinformatics tools for genome analysis and pathway optimization. - Experience with project management and IBSC will be an added advantage.Functional Competencies: Scientific knowledge, Experimental skills, Documentation, Data reporting, analysis and interpretation.Behavioural Competencies: Drive for result, Clear communication, Safety/process adherence, Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.Industry to be hired from: Biotechnology, Biopharma, Agrochemical.Interested candidates are requested to share their resumes on shubhi.chandnani@