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...