Umami Bioworks is looking to hire an inquisitive, innovative, and independent Scientist for Cell Line Development to join our RD team in India.
The candidatewill be responsible for developing, characterizing and optimizing cell lines derived from fish andcrustacean species for cultivated seafood applications. The role involves primary cell isolation,adaptation to suspension culture and differentiation into muscle and fat cells. The ideal candidatewill have hands-on experience in animal cell culture and a passion for contributing towardssustainable seafood production.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, characterize and optimize stable and high-performing cell lines from fish andcrustacean species.
Perform primary cell isolation, culture maintenance and adaptation to suspensionconditions.
Design and execute experiments to assess cell growth, viability and differentiation
Optimize and standardize protocols for cell line characterization, including morphology,proliferation and functional assays.
Source and handle aquatic species at various developmental stages for cell line isolation.
Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to technical reports and scientificpublications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cell line development with bioprocessoptimization.
Experience in vendor management, sourcing reagents or negotiating with external partnerswould be a plus.
Core Competencies Skills
Strong background in animal cell culture techniques, including primary cell culture, stemcells and suspension culture.
Experience in fish or crustacean cell line development is highly preferred.
Familiarity with microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques and cell-basedassays.
Knowledge of bioreactors, scalable cell culture processes and serum-free mediadevelopment is a plus.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Qualifications Experience
Master s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related field with 2+years of relevant industrial experience.
Bachelor s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Prior experience in biotechnology, bioprocess development or cultivated seafood research is advantageous.