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Summary
Develop fermentation processes including process optimization and scale up. Setup and operate fermentation processes using small scale bioreactors.
Client Details
Our client is a MA based Biotech Company that champions sustainable, biological solutions for modern agriculture. They energize nitrogen-fixing microbes to produce organic fertilizer. They are working on combing affordable practices and extended flourishment of our land, sea and air.
Description
- Develop new or improve existing fermentation process by employing knowledge of bioreactor design or other related strategies
- Perform small scale (microtiter plate, tube and shake flask) studies to screen for different process parameters and media components
- Setup, operate and monitor fermentation processes ranging from 1 to 50 L and also operate associated sensors and lab equipment
- Develop strategies to improve the overall reliability and productivity of fermentation processes
- Collaborate with R&D, QC and production teams for day-to-day operations and product needs
- Independently selects techniques and procedures to solve problems within area of responsibility
- Develop, evaluate and implement detailed experimental projects within area of responsibility
- Draw conclusions, present project results and make technical recommendations to the team
- Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity
- Perform related work and other duties, as assinged
Profile
- Hands-on experience with benchtop bioreactors operation, maintenance, and related control software such as Eppendorf, Sartorius, Applikon or similar systems is a must
- Highly knowledgeable and hands-on experience with fermentation designs, concepts, principles, and operations including DOE for process development and optimization
- Experience in developing fermentation processes including batch, fed batch and continuous fermentation and knowledge in high-throughput fermentation screening
- Proven experience independently designing and troubleshooting fermentation experiments
- Experience with aerobic as well as anerobic bacteria and standard microbiology techniques and principals
- Proficient in aseptic techniques (BSL1 and BSL2) for microbial growth as well as testing
- Experience with process scale up is a must
- Expert in standard microbiological methods including media and plating, serial dilution, viable cell counting, microbial screening, microbial enumeration, staining etc
- Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to adjust to dynamic environment of startups and willingness to assist other departments.
Job Offer
- Great Leadership
- Team passionate about science
- Collective goal to make a difference
- Career Growth
- Competitive base salary
- Great Health benefits package
- Competitive PTO policy
- Stock Options