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  <id type="integer">115876</id>
  <reference-id>186300l</reference-id>
  <requisition-number></requisition-number>
  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
  <company-url>http://www.praj.net</company-url>
  <employer-url>http://www.praj.net</employer-url>
  <application-email>jobs@praj.net</application-email>
  <application-url>http://www.praj.net</application-url>
  <employer-name>Praj Matrix - Praj Industries Ltd</employer-name>
  <company-name>Praj Matrix - Praj Industries Ltd</company-name>
  <description>
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Brief about the Organization:

*About PRAJ :*
Praj is a global Indian company that offers innovative solutions to significantly add value to BioEthanol, BioDiesel and Brewery plants and related wastewater treatment systems. Praj's offerings include technology, engineering, plant & equipment, project management, and commissioning. Praj has over 450 installations in 45 countries.

*About PRAJ MATRIX :*
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India has certified Praj Matrix as a recognized In-House R&D laboratory unit. The R&D Campus has received status of Private Sector BioTech Park from the Government of Maharashtra. Located in the picturesque Pirangut Valley near Pune (India), Praj Matrix is built on a 5 acre property with a built-up area of about 85,000 square feet.
Praj Matrix will enable the growth of Praj in key areas such as BioFuels,BioChemicals or BioMaterials,Health and Wellness products.

Responsibilities of the Position :

• Independently design and execute multiple gene cloning experiments, strain construction, gene knockouts.
• Work in a collaborative environment with other molecular biology and biotechnology specialists, interacting effectively across multi-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Operate relevant lab equipments supporting the metabolic engineering research work like electrophoresis equipment, PCR machine, imaging system etc.
• Schedule and manage project work tasks in alignment with the overall team schedule for work flow

Education and Experience : Post Graduate or PhD in Molecular Biology or related field with 4 to 10 years of industrial research experience.

Demonstrated and Desired Skill sets and attributes:
• Mutagenesis, DNA isolation, DNA amplification, restriction digest, ligation, transformation into microbial hosts, basic microbiological practices.
• Technical report writing, presentation skills.
• Should have project management skills.
• Participate actively in scientific research while continuing to develop molecular biology skills.
• Basic knowledge of fermentation, basic understanding of biochemical pathways.
• The candidate is expected to work in a multi-disciplinary environment across various technology domains, work efficiently & effectively and possess the ability to deliver on commitments on time & within the budget.
• The candidate must demonstrate openness to new ideas and is expected to generate commercializable ideas for new products & processes
• The candidate must possess the personal attributes of integrity & scientific creativity.

Interested professionals can forward applications as per the link below with mails addressed to Ms.Manasi Puntambekar.
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  </description>
  <location>Pune, Maharashtra Pune-411021 India</location>
  <title>Molecular Biologist (Positions Open in Bacteria, Fungal and Yeast Streams)</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0400</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/115876-Molecular-Biologist-Positions-Open-in-Bacteria-Fungal-and-Yeast-Streams</url>
  <packages>
    <package>Job Match</package>
  </packages>
</job>
