Krishi Rasayan Pvt. Ltd., a leading name in India’s agricultural biotechnology sector, has announced an excellent career opportunity for experienced biotechnology professionals. The company is hiring a Principal Scientist – Banana Tissue Culture & Microbial Technologies for its advanced tissue culture facility in Konnagar, Hooghly, West Bengal. Candidates with expertise in plant biotechnology, tissue culture, microbial technologies, and large-scale commercial propagation are encouraged to apply.

Job Overview

Particular Details

Company Name

Krishi Rasayan Pvt. Ltd.

Job Position

Principal Scientist – Banana Tissue Culture & Microbial Technologies

Department

Plant Biotechnology / Tissue Culture / Microbial Technologies

Job Location

Konnagar, Hooghly, West Bengal

Experience Required

5–10 Years

Qualification

M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Plant Tissue Culture, Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Agricultural Biotechnology, Botany, or related disciplines

Employment Type

Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial banana tissue culture production programs.

Manage large-scale micropropagation operations.

Supervise mycorrhiza and biofertilizer production along with quality control activities.

Develop and optimize tissue culture protocols for commercial scale-up.

Ensure laboratory compliance, contamination control, and process improvement.

Lead research, innovation, and technical team development.

Required Experience

Applicants should possess 5–10 years of relevant industrial experience in:

Commercial banana tissue culture facilities.

Large-scale micropropagation operations.

Mycorrhiza or biofertilizer production.

Quality control and quality assurance.

Tissue culture protocol optimization and commercial scale-up.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology

M.Sc. in Biotechnology

M.Sc. in Plant Tissue Culture

M.Sc. in Microbiology

M.Sc. in Plant Sciences

M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology

M.Sc. in Botany

Ph.D. in any of the above or related disciplines

Why Join Krishi Rasayan?

Opportunity to work with a reputed agricultural biotechnology company.

Exposure to advanced tissue culture and microbial technologies.

Leadership role in commercial research and production.

Professional growth in a modern biotechnology environment.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can send their updated CV to:

Email: saikat@krishirasayan.com

Ensure your CV highlights your experience in tissue culture, micropropagation, microbial technologies, quality control, and research achievements.

Technical FAQs

1. What is banana tissue culture?

Banana tissue culture is a laboratory-based micropropagation technique that produces disease-free, genetically uniform banana plants under sterile conditions for large-scale commercial cultivation.

2. What is micropropagation?

Micropropagation is the rapid multiplication of plants using tissue culture techniques from small plant tissues or explants in a controlled laboratory environment.

3. Why is contamination control important in tissue culture laboratories?

Bacterial and fungal contamination can destroy cultures, reduce productivity, and affect plant quality. Strict aseptic techniques, sterilization, and environmental monitoring are essential.

4. What is the role of mycorrhiza in agriculture?

Mycorrhiza are beneficial fungi that improve nutrient uptake, root development, drought tolerance, and overall plant health, making them valuable biofertilizers for sustainable farming.

5. What skills are expected from a Principal Scientist in Tissue Culture?

A Principal Scientist should have expertise in plant tissue culture, process optimization, laboratory management, quality systems, contamination control, microbial technologies, research leadership, and commercial production scale-up.