Fungal / Microbiology Specialist at Vitaliz Biosciences Pvt Ltd Chalai, Kerala

 

Vitaliz Biosciences Pvt Ltd 

Chalai, 

Kerala 

Fungal / Microbiology Specialist – Cordyceps Isolation 

Postion Overview: This position involves managing fungal culture, mushroom and Cordyceps spawn production, routine microbiological analysis, media preparation, aseptic handling, in-process microbiology, and supporting lab-to-production scale-up. The candidate will maintain equipment under QA standards, ensure batch quality, and collaborate across teams with accurate documentation.  

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Prepare mother spawn for commercial mushroom production. 

2. Prepare media for Agaricus bisporus (PDYA, MEYA, NA, MEA, etc.) and perform sterilization. 

3. Prepare different mushroom spawn types (paddy straw, milky, oyster, cordyceps). 

4. Conduct routine microbiological analyses and monitor contamination, moisture, and pH. 

5. Perform basic culturing and aseptic handling. 

6. Review samples and ensure timely analysis. 

7. Independently perform and report microbial identification and results interpretation. 

8. Execute in-process microbiology tasks. 

9. Maintain laboratory equipment under QA guidelines. 

10. Prepare volumetric solutions, media, and buffers. 

11. Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping. 

12. Provide technical support to other departments. 

13. Ensure batch success and compile data/reports.  

Responsibility and Decision-Making Authority:  Empowered to make decisions, and authority to make cross functional decisions in partnership with peers of other functions. 

Qualifications:  M.Sc. or Ph.D in Microbiology / Mycology with at least 3 years of relevant lab experience 

Experience: Minimum 3 years in a Microbiology laboratory or applied microbiology role  

Travel:  Ability to travel as required by role. 

Location: Bio 360 Lifesciences Park, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala  

Remuneration: As per industry. Will consider higher for deserving candidates  

Job Type: Full-time  Pay: ₹350,000.00 - ₹480,000.00 per year  

Benefits:  Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund 

Application Question(s):  Are you currently located in or willing to relocate to Trivandrum? 

Do you hold a Ph.D. in Mycology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related Life Sciences field? If yes, please specify your specialization. How many years of post-PhD or relevant research/industry experience do you have? Do you have hands-on experience in fungal culture, isolation, and characterization? Please briefly describe. 

Have you isolated Cordyceps culture? What is your current CTC and expected CTC? 

What is your notice period or earliest joining availability?

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