Project Scientist Positions in India, NIAB, Hyderabad, Telangana
Designation/Position- Scientist Positions in India
National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, Telangana, India invites application for Scientist Positions in India from eligible and interested candidates
About- National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) is an autonomous institute under Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, and Government of India. NIAB is aimed to harness novel and emerging biotechnologies and create knowledge in the cutting edge areas for improving animal health and productivity. The Institute’s research focus is on animal genetics and genomics, transgenic technology, reproductive technology, diseases, nutritional enrichment, and bioinformatics. The Institute aims at translational research leading to genetic enhancement of Indian Livestock species and basic research towards development of novel vaccines, diagnostics and improved therapeutic molecules for farm animals.
Research/Job Area- Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Etc)
Location- National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential: Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Etc).
Relevant: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree or Experience (as mentioned below) will be preferred.
Experience: (Candidate with prior experience in any of the following areas will be preferred.) •The candidate should have substantial experience (preferably industrial) in mammalian cell culture–based biopharmaceutical production, with hands-on expertise in handling adherent and suspension mammalian cells for therapeutic protein expression.
•The individual must have prior experience working with industrial production cell lines such as Human embryonic kidney (HEK293F), Chinese Hamster Ovary cells (CHO)etc, including clone development, productivity assessment, and maintenance of stable high-producing lines.
•The candidate should possess strong experience in upstream process development (USP), including media optimization, feed strategy design, growth kinetics analysis, and application of Design of Experiments (DoE) for process parameter optimization.
•Hands-on expertise in downstream processing (DSP) is required, including protein recovery, chromatography-based purification (size exclusion and affinity) using systems such as ÄKTACytiva/NGC-BioRad, yield optimization, and purity assessment.
•Practical exposure to bioreactor operations at 2–50 L scale, including single-use bioreactor systems, and control of critical parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and agitation is essential.
•The candidate must have experience in process scale-up from laboratory to pilot scale.
•Proficiency in analytical techniques, including ELISA, Western blotting, and endotoxin testing.
•A strong understanding of GMP guidelines, process validation, batch documentation, and quality compliance standards.
Age: 35 years.
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited for Walk-in Interview from suitable candidates for filling up the following position at BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (BRIC-NIAB), Hyderabad.
Project Title: Developing robust and cost-effective bio-manufacturing platform using an engineered mammary epithelial cell-based bioreactor for the production of human lactoferrin to treat iron deficiency anaemia.
PI: Dr. Nirmalya Ganguli. Scientist-E.
Post Code: Project Research Scientist – I (1 Position)
Fellowship amount: Rs. 56000/- PM + 30% HRA (If applicable). The engagement of project staff shall be up to 6 months initially.
How to Apply-
Interested candidates can send their biodata (mentioning 1. Post Code, 2. Essential Qualification, 3. Relevant Qualification, 4. Experience, 5. Age, at the top of the biodata, strictly) with documents in support of Date of birth, Educational qualifications, Experience certificates etc. to Dr. Nirmalya Ganguli, (Email ID: nganguli@niab.org.in) on or before 26-05-2026 by 5 PM
Please mention the Post Code (“Project Research Scientist – I” or “Project Technical Support – II”) in the subject line of the Email.
Suitable candidates will be screened and the online Walk-in interview-meeting link with details of the date and timing will be communicated through email to the shortlisted candidates only.
Note: Only Provisional Degree Certificate or Convocation Degree Certificate will be accepted as proof of educational qualification. Experience certificates must be issued by the Head of the Department/Office.
Last Date for Apply– 26 May 2026
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