Research Associate - Syngenta Biologicals (Valagro Biosciences) - Hyderabad
(2025-11 - 2026-06)
Core Technical Experience in bioreactor operations, cultivation strategies, aseptic techniques, downstream integration, and data & analytical monitoring.
- Performed sterilization techniques including autoclaving and dry heat sterilization
- Proficient in setting up, sterilizing, calibrating, and running bench-scale (2L, 5L, 14L) glass and stainless-steel fermentors
- Assisted in preparation of culture media (nutrient agar, broth) for microbial growth
- Hands-on experience executing batch, fed-batch, and continuous microbial fermentation process
- Deep understanding of sterile cell-banking, preparing high-purity media, and inoculating cultures without introducing contamination
- Primary recovery experience including cell harvesting, centrifugation, lyophilisation
- Monitoring culture growth via optical density (OD600), cell count (CFU) by plating at different intervals, biomass accumulation
- Maintained lab records and experiment documentation
- Preparing and analysis of broth samples using UV-Vis spectrophotometer
- Recording the data in registers to meet compliance and tech transfer standards
- Handled and maintained laboratory glassware and instruments
- Ensured adherence to laboratory safety protocols and hygiene standards
Internship - Bayer Prasad Seeds India Pvt. Ltd. - Toopran (V), Medchal (M), Medak (District)
(2025-04 - 2025-06)
Hands-on experience in seed processing operations and maintenance documentation.
- Document daily equipment run times, cob-drying, and seed-shelling operations
- Work under senior plant engineers to perform routine preventive maintenance logs on heavy-duty packaging and seed-sorting machinery
- Gained hands-on experience in full-cycle seed processing, including receiving raw seeds, drying, cleaning, grading, treating, and packaging
