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Hire Govind Singh T.

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Microbial Fermentation Specialist (8+ Years) | Process Optimization & Scale-up (Lab to 200L) | Upstream & Downstream Tro

Profile Summary

I am a Process Development Scientist with 8+ years of hands-on experience in Microbial Fermentation and Bioprocessing. My expertise is unique: I have managed pilot-scale operations (up to 200L) for startups and currently work in a US FDA/EU-compliant pharmaceutical facility. This allows me to design processes that are not only scientifically robust but also commercially viable and compliant. This is your "Sales Pitch." On Kolabtree, clients don't just want to know who you are; they want to know what you can solve for them. Here is a ready-to-use profile summary optimized for freelance consulting. Headline (Use this): Microbial Fermentation Specialist (8+ Years) | Process Optimization & Scale-up (Lab to 200L) | Upstream & Downstream Troubleshooting Profile Summary (Copy-Paste this): "I bridge the gap between agile R&D innovation and rigid GMP manufacturing." I am a Process Development Scientist with 8+ years of hands-on experience in Microbial Fermentation and Bioprocessing. My expertise is unique: I have managed pilot-scale operations (up to 200L) for startups and currently work in a US FDA/EU-compliant pharmaceutical facility. This allows me to design processes that are not only scientifically robust but also commercially viable and compliant. I help biotech startups, research groups, and manufacturers solve specific bottlenecks in fermentation titers, downstream recovery, and regulatory documentation. How I Can Help You: 1. Fermentation Process Development & Scale-Up Design of Experiments (DoE): I design cost-effective experimental matrices to optimize media components and process parameters (pH, DO, Agitation) for maximum yield. Scale-Up Strategy: I provide roadmaps for moving processes from Shake Flasks to fermentor, calculating critical scale-up factors (KLa, Tip Speed, P/V). Strain to Product: Experience handling novel strains (Bacteria/Yeast) for applications in Pharma, Biofuels (2G Ethanol), and Industrial Enzymes. 2. Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis Yield Improvement: Investigating sudden drops in titer or biomass. Contamination Control: Auditing sterile techniques and equipment handling to eliminate contamination risks. Downstream Integration: Advising on primary recovery steps (Centrifugation, Filtration, Cell Disruption) to ensure upstream decisions don't crash downstream efficiency. 3. Technical Documentation & Compliance Writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs). Preparing Technology Transfer Reports and Gap Analysis documents for site transfers. Ensuring Data Integrity (ALCOA+) standards for audit-ready results. Technical Arsenal: Bioreactors: Stirred Tank Reactors (5L to 200L), Fermenters (Sartorius, Eppendorf, etc.). Analytics: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry. Downstream: Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), Lyophilization, Homogenizers.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ★ Microbial Fermentation
• ★ Bioprocess Development
• ☆ Microbial Biotechnology
• ☆ Biomass & Bioenergy
• ☆ Industrial Biotechnology
• ☆ Bioenergy & Biofuels
• ☆ Agricultural Biotechnology
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning, Data Processing

Product Development Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing

Work Experience

Scientist

Symbiotec Pharmalab

July 2025 - Present

Technical Officer

BioNEST-UDSC, University of Delhi South Campus

May 2024 - July 2025

Research Associate

Nexus Power

March 2023 - May 2024

Senior Research Fellow

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

July 2017 - March 2023

Education

Master of Technology/Industrial Biotechnology (Chemical Engineering)

NITK

July 2014 - July 2016

Bachelor of Technology (Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering)

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology University Library

August 2010 - June 2014

Certifications

• Accelerator Program in Business Analytics and Data Science

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  May 2023 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Yaadesh, S., Tomar, G., Kaushik, R., Prasanna, R., Grover, M.(2023). A zospirillum–Bacillus associations: synergistic effects on in vitro PGP traits and growth of pearl millet at early seedling stage under limited moisture conditions . 3 Biotech. 13. (3).

Singh, J., Sharma, A., Sharma, P., Tomar, G.S., Grover, M., Singh, S., Nain, L.(2023). Production of ethanol, lipid and lactic acid from mixed agrowastes hydrolysate . Natural Product Research. 37. (15). p. 2575-2582.

Naitam, M.G., Tomar, G.S., Pushpad, U., Singh, S., Kaushik, R.(2022). Halophilic bacteria mediated poly-β-hydroxybutyrate production using paddy straw as a substrate . Bioresource Technology Reports. 17.

Naitam, M.G., Tomar, G.S., Kaushik, R.(2022). Optimization and production of holocellulosic enzyme cocktail from fungi Aspergillus nidulans under solid-state fermentation for the production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) . Fungal Biology and Biotechnology. 9. (1).

Rani, V., Bhatia, A., Nain, L., Tomar, G.S., Kaushik, R.(2021). Methane utilizing plant growth-promoting microbial diversity analysis of flooded paddy ecosystem of India . World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 37. (4).

Sharma, A., Singh, J., Sharma, P., Tomar, G.S., Singh, S., Grover, M., Nain, L.(2021). One-pot microbial bioconversion of wheat bran ferulic acid to biovanillin . 3 Biotech. 11. (11).

Sharma, P., Sharma, A., Singh, J., Singh, N., Singh, S., Tomar, G.S., Nain, P.K.S., Khare, S.K., Nain, L.(2021). Co-production of gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) and lactic acid using Lactobacillus plantarum LP-9 from agro-residues . Environmental Technology and Innovation. 23.

Sharma, A., Sharma, A., Singh, J., Sharma, P., Tomar, G.S., Singh, S., Nain, L.(2020). A biorefinery approach for the production of ferulic acid from agroresidues through ferulic acid esterase of lactic acid bacteria . 3 Biotech. 10. (8).

OTHER

Sasi, M., Kumar, S., Tomar, G.S., Mishra, J., Arpitha, S.R., Kaushik, P., Vinayaka, Krishnan, V., Rana, V., Shakeel, N., et al.(2023). Comparative analysis of the prebiotic effect of Fructooligosaccharides and Rafflnose oligosaccharides on nutraceutical and sensory properties of soymilk fermented with mixed cultures of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Weissella confusa 30082b . Research Square.