Venture Center
Proeon Foods
Pune

Research Associate

Location: Pune
Date posted: 26 Jun 2025
Apply until: 30 Jul 2025
Position: Regular
Experience: 2-7 years
Job function:
Role: Full time
About the Company

At PROEON, our vision is to nourish the world sustainably. We are committed to pioneering innovative plant-based solutions that meet today’s nutritional needs and safeguard future generations’ well-being. By harnessing the power of nature and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we aspire to create a more sustainable food system that promotes health, preserves the environment, 
and fosters prosperity for all.

Job Description

We’re seeking a Research Associate to join our Pune R&D lab. You’ll work on lab-scale optimization, purification, and functional analysis of plant-based proteins to drive our ingredient innovation.

  • Execute lab-scale research to optimize isolation and purification processes for plant proteins.
  • Assist in developing new processes for protein isolation, modification, and high-value by-products.
  • Perform food biochemistry analyses and characterize protein functionality
  • Maintain experiment documentation and results data.
  • Oversee lab equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Manage inventory of chemicals and consumables.
  • Ensure lab hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
Candidate Profile
  • Qualification: M.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food Technology, or related.
  • Experience: 2–4 years in R&D—especially protein, cereal/grain processing, and ingredient development.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Purification of proteins for food ingredients.
    • Knowledge of downstream processing steps.
    • Hands-on biochemical analysis.
    • Strong experimental design and troubleshooting capability.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent data analysis and scientific judgment.
    • Independent and collaborative workflow planning.
    • Basic MS Office/Google Docs.
    • High integrity, adaptability, teamwork, and learning mindset.
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented setting.
How to Apply

Please email your CV to careers@proeon.co