Research Associate – Analytical Characterisation

About Ossus Biorenewables

Ossus Biorenewables is Indias leading green hydrogen company, pioneering sustainable energy solutions through advanced bioreactor technology. With operational hydrogen plants across India, were accelerating the shift toward a cleaner, circular, and more energy-efficient world.

Research Associate Analytical Characterisation

You will join the R&D team and contribute to analytical method development, compound quantification, microbial characterisation, and experimental workflows that directly support green hydrogen innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimise analytical methods, including HPLC-based compound separation, quantitation, and metabolite profiling

Perform GC-based analysis for volatile compounds, solvents, gases, and metabolic intermediates

Conduct mass balance analysis on complex waste streams to identify and quantify organic acids, sugars, volatile fatty acids, phenolics, and other industrial metabolites

Perform microbial characterisation including morphological, biochemical, and electrochemical profiling for target strains

Execute microbial cultivation, strain screening, and assay-based testing

Prepare culture media, buffers, standards, and calibration curves for analytical workflows

Interpret chromatograms and analytical data to determine unknown components in complex matrices (e.g., wastewater, industrial effluents, fermentation broths)

Identify experimental bottlenecks, troubleshoot analytical issues, and propose method improvements

Take ownership of small technical investigations or innovation projects under ongoing programs

Maintain organised lab notebooks, analytical records, and documentation for compliance and reproducibility

Participate in experiment design, reactor setup, and data-based decision making

What Were Looking For

Background in Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related life sciences

Hands-on experience with HPLC is highly preferred; experience with GC, IC, TOC, or LC-MS is a significant plus

Ability to determine compound profiles and perform compositional analysis in complex samples

Strong analytical mindset, troubleshooting skills, and ability to perform quantitative reasoning

Familiarity with microbial electrolysis cells (MECs), chemical assays, or industrial effluent analysis is advantageous

Strong documentation habits, accuracy, and attention to detail

Self-driven individuals eager to learn, contribute, and propose improvements