Scientist- Yeast Strain Engineering

About Us Absolute is a bioscience company founded with the idea of a shared future where both people & planet win together. The company’s vision is to build a thriving future for people and the planet by harnessing the power of nature, science & exponential innovation. Today, Absolute’s Bio division has evolved into a generation-defining bioscience company across Agriculture, Human Health & Sustainable Materials. Operating across 30 countries, Absolute’s Agtech businesses encompass – Climate Solutions, Soil Health testing, Crop Insurance & Tech driven commodities trade. Absolute’s revolutionary businesses are backed by Xenesis, the R&D arm of Absolute, a stellar team of 150 scientists making breakthroughs in their fields. Absolute is backed by Sequoia, Tiger Global, and Alpha Wave, Absolute's angels include Nadir Godrej- MD of Godrej Industries, Kamal Aggarwal- Promoter of Haldiram, and Kunal Shah- founder of CRED, among others. Key Responsibilities Work with laboratory strains of Escherichia coli, fungi, yeast, etc., using aseptic techniques for culturing, maintenance, and transformation. Perform advanced molecular biology techniques including recombinant cloning, genome editing, and recombinant knockouts. Conduct genome editing of microorganisms for improved phenotype and heterologous production of recombinant molecules. Carry out fermentation studies for recombinant strains, focusing on yield optimization and scale-up. Design, implement, and characterize novel gene constructs. Perform metabolic engineering of recombinant strains and analyze metabolic flux. Prepare and execute established methods and SOPs. Deliver high-quality results within timelines and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Drive process improvements and maintain equipment, data, and records as per specifications. Qualifications & Experience Maters/Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, or biotechnology settings working on recombinant platforms for novel molecule production (e.g., flavors and fragrances). Proven experience in metabolic pathway engineering of yeast and bacterial systems using advanced molecular biology tools. Proficiency with metabolic pathway prediction tools. Strong foundation in fundamental molecular biology techniques. Exposure to gene circuit design, cell engineering, and strain development is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with skilled teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly. Execution-focused, team-oriented, and comfortable meeting challenging commitments. Passionate about impact-driven science and contributing to a sustainable future. Join Absolute Be part of a pioneering bioscience company shaping the future of sustainable innovation.