Bioprocess Development Associate

UPL • Thane, Maharashtra • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

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 viabl...