Job Title: Electrochemical Sensing Specialist
Location: C-CAMP, Bangalore
Job Type: Full-Time
Joining Type: Immediate
About Us:
Technoculture Research Pvt Ltd is a leading bio-instrumentation company revolutionizing healthcare through advanced pharmacogenomics, DNA analysis for early disease detection, and precise infectious disease diagnosis. Our expertise in Molecular Biology, Electrochemical Sensing, Biomarkers, and SNP Testing enables us to offer accurate, personalized medical solutions. With a skilled team and a passion for innovation, we are committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical diagnostics. Join us in our mission to enhance healthcare with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrochemical Sensing PhD Specialist to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrochemistry and biosensors, with expertise in developing and optimizing electrochemical sensing platforms. This role involves contributing to the design, development, and validation of electrochemical biosensors for various biomedical and agricultural applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, fabricate, and characterize electrochemical sensing platforms for biomedical applications.
- Develop screening platforms for electrogenic bacteria and perform chronoamperometry measurements to assess current generation abilities.
- Investigate microbial fuel cells with electrogenic bacteria and compare performance metrics.
- Fabricate flexible substrates for electrochemical sensing applications.
- Develop biosensors for agricultural pathogen detection and prototype their integration into diagnostic tools.
- Microfabricate gold-interdigitated electrodes and conduct electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
- Utilize potentiostats and electrochemical analyzers for data acquisition and analysis.
- Apply biomolecular techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA genomics, and electrophoresis in research projects.
- Synthesize and characterize biomaterials using ATR-FTIR analysis, Mass Spectrometry (MS), contact angle measurements, dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, and UV-visible spectroscopy.
- Apply expertise in Bio-nanotechnology, Microfluidics, Drug Delivery, Biomaterial Regeneration and Characterization, Immunology, Biosensors, and Nanotechnology to research and development projects.
- Develop gas sensors for agricultural applications and MEMS-based sensors for environmental monitoring.
- Conduct green synthesis of nanoparticles from bacteria, fungi, and plants, and explore their potential applications.
- Characterize nanomaterials and biofunctionalize surfaces for sensor applications.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with a specialization in electrochemical sensing.
- Extensive experience in developing and optimizing electrochemical biosensors.
- Hands-on expertise in electrochemical techniques including cyclic voltammetry, amperometry, and impedance spectroscopy.
- Proficiency in microfabrication techniques, particularly gold-interdigitated electrodes and flexible substrate fabrication.
- Strong background in biomolecular techniques (PCR, DNA genomics, electrophoresis) and biomaterial synthesis.
- Experience with potentiostats, electrochemical analyzers, and data analysis software.
- Familiarity with green synthesis of nanoparticles and their characterization.
- Knowledge of Bio-nanotechnology, Microfluidics, Drug Delivery, Biomaterial Regeneration and Characterization, Immunology, Biosensors, and Nanotechnology.
Personal Attributes:
- Innovative Thinker: Ability to develop creative solutions for complex challenges in electrochemical sensing and biosensor development.
- Detail-oriented: Ensuring accuracy and precision in experimental design and data analysis.
- Adaptable: Flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs and technological advancements.
- Collaborative: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Driven and Self-Motivated: Proactive in advancing research goals and contributing to scientific advancements.
- Effective Communicator: Clear and concise communication of scientific concepts and findings.
About C-CAMP:
C-CAMP (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms) is a premier innovation hub in Bangalore, India, dedicated to providing cutting-edge research and development support in the field of biotechnology. We are committed to fostering innovation and excellence and making significant contributions to the scientific community.
