UPL

Research Associate - Microbiology

📍 Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 20, 2026
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Job Description

Job Description

UPL Ltd.'s Natural Plant Protection (NPPL) Ltd, business unit in Bengaluru offers natural and biological solutions to enhance crop resilience and protection, improve nutrition, and support soil health for growers.

Job title:

Research Associate - Microbiology
Job location:

Bengaluru/ Thane
Reports To : R&D Head
Position Type:

Full-time

We are seeking an innovative

R&D Microbiologist – Fermentation

to drive the early-stage discovery, optimization, and scaling of our microbial fermentation processes. In this role, you will design and execute experiments at the bench and pilot scale to develop high-yield microbial strains, optimize media formulations, and establish robust bioprocesses. You will bridge the gap between discovery biology and scalable engineering, transforming laboratory concepts into viable industrial workflows.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strain Engineering & Media Optimi...

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