Umami Bioworks is looking to hire an inquisitive, innovative, and independent Assay Development Scientist (Media Development) to join our R&D team in Bangalore, India.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and validate high-throughput bioassays to evaluate cell growth, viability, and differentiation in fish and crustacean cell lines
- Assist in developing and optimising cell culture media formulations to support efficient cell growth and target product development
- Develop new techniques, explore new approaches and technologies, perform troubleshooting and optimisation experiments, and present your work to various cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with scientists across R&D disciplines to ensure bioassays align with overall R&D project goals
- Analyse and interpret bioassay data to support process development and optimisation
- Stay current with advancements in bioassay development and cultivated meat research
Core competencies
- Proficiency in cell culture techniques, including stem cells, suspension culture, and primary cell culture
- A strong background in biochemical and immunological techniques
- Strong bioanalytical analytical skills ideally with experience in HPLC, LCMS, GC-MS, and other relevant analytical methods.
- Demonstrated experience with high-throughput methods and Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Strong analytical data interpretation and decision-making skills, including competency with statistical methods and scripting languages necessary for scientific data analysis and interpretation, such as DoE
Experience
- PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field with 2 years of postdoctoral experience. OR
- Master in Biology/Life Science, or related field with more than 5 years of relevant industry experience
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in bioassay development, preferably for cell culture or cellular agriculture applications
Other Qualification
- An India citizen or permanent resident
