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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