Researcher Associate

About the role

This role involves conducting laboratory experiments in microbiology, analytical chemistry, tissue culture, and molecular biology following established protocols and scientific best practices. You will perform microbiological testing, microbial culture maintenance, cell culture assays, molecular biology analyses, and analytical chemistry evaluations, while supporting the development, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting of laboratory methods and assays. You will evaluate new ingredients, formulations, technologies, and scientific concepts for animal nutrition and health applications.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments in microbiology, analytical chemistry, tissue culture, and molecular biology following established protocols and scientific best practices

• Perform microbiological testing, microbial culture maintenance, cell culture assays, molecular biology analyses, and analytical chemistry evaluations

• Support the development, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting of laboratory methods and assays

• Evaluate new ingredients, formulations, technologies, and scientific concepts for animal nutrition and health applications

• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical methods to support sound scientific conclusions

• Prepare technical reports, study summaries, presentations, and scientific documentation, including recommendations that support project objectives and decision-making

• Work closely with scientists, project leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners to support research and product development initiatives

• Support project execution by delivering quality data and completing assigned activities within agreed timelines

• Follow laboratory safety, biosafety, chemical hygiene, EHS, GLP, SOPs, quality requirements, and applicable company policies

• Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, and workspaces in a safe, organized, and compliant manner while contributing to continuous improvement and scientific excellence

Job Requirements:

• Degree/Master with 3-5 years of recent hands-on laboratory experience with practical exposure to microbiology, analytical chemistry, tissue culture, molecular biology, and statistical data analysis.

• Preferably with good experience in microbiology and analytical chemistry.

• Strong laboratory, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Passion for scientific research, continuous learning, and translating research outcomes into practical solutions for the animal nutrition and health industry.