Nexus Power | Full time

Bioprocess and Bioethanol Research Associate

Bhubneswar, India | Posted on 16/04/2025

Job Information

  • Date Opened 16/04/2025
  • Job Type Full time
  • Industry Automotive
  • Work Experience Fresher
  • Salary 5 LPA
  • City Bhubneswar
  • Province Odisha
  • Country India
  • Postal Code 751024

About Us

Nexus is about promoting sustainability and green technologies across the genres by building a bio-organic battery from crop residue through the concepts of industrial ecology and bio-mimicry. It can be used to power electric vehicles, consumer electronics, grid storages, commercial applications etc. The proprietary technology from Nexus allows the batteries to charge faster, last longer, and most importantly be eco-friendly.

The world is going to need a lot more energy and lower emissions in the years to come, and we are trying to be a part of the solution with our patent-pending technology for a range of applications.

It doesn’t look like an easy job but with the right people, passion and curiosity, it is possible.

Job Description


  • Design experimental protocols and research plans to investigate bioethanol production processes, including evaluating different feedstocks, enzymes, microorganisms, and process conditions.
  • Conduct laboratory experiments to assess the performance of various components in bioethanol production, utilizing analytical techniques like chromatography, spectrophotometry, and molecular biology assays.
  • Interpret experimental results, identify trends, and propose modifications or optimizations to enhance process efficiency and yield.
  • Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, data, and results in compliance with laboratory standards and regulations.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate research findings internally, facilitating knowledge sharing and decision-making.
  • Develop and implement protocols for the upstream processing of bioethanol, including extraction and purification of target compounds from fermentation broth.
  • Operate and maintain extraction equipment such as HPLC, RP-HPLC, and other large-scale bio molecule extraction machineries, performing chromatographic separations and filtration to obtain high-purity products.


Requirements

  • M.Tech, M.Sc, or Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Life Science.

  • 2-5 years of experience in laboratory research,upstream and downstream processing.

  • Proficiency in upstream and downstream processing of bioethanol and protein extraction.

  • Strong knowledge of batch and fed-batch fermentation techniques.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills



Benefits

Benefits shall be,

  • Paid Time off
  • Provident Fund​


Application Process:

  • Upon receipt of the application, the HR Team shall send a simple quick questionnaire as an Assessment test to move forward to the evaluation process.

  • There will be a telephone interview of shortlisted candidates after the evaluation of the questionnaire.

  • Shortlisted candidates should go through a final round of interviews via Online Interviews on Zoho Meeting or in Person.

  • Selected candidates shall be intimated via mail directly by the HR Team and the orientation process will follow.

  • Post intimation and dispatch of offer letters, the on-boarding process will begin and job roles will be assigned.