Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences Associate

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Your Role: Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences Associate

The scientist is responsible for microbial strain improvement activities, executing process support and improvement projects for current and future manufacturing processes.

Using their experience in microbiology, molecular genetics, analytics, and fermentation development, this role will be responsible for applying these tools in the development of improved microbial strains and fermentation processes.

Your Responsibilities:


* Improve industrial microbial strains and develop a deeper understanding of fermentation of various microbial species.


* Identify process optimization opportunities through data collection and mining; translate observations into actionable projects that deliver measurable improvements.


* Apply small-scale fermentation models (microtiter plates, shake flasks and AMBR) to screen for improved microbial strains, and to support process development and large-scale fermentation.


* Execute high throughput fermentation screening, including designing, planning, coordinating, and screening of cultures to identify improved strains, data analysis and control charting to identify shifts in the process.


* Ensure all experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives in electronic notebook and/or batch records; write and present technical summaries in reports and at department technical meetings and reviews.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related major.



* 2+ years of industrial experience or relevant laboratory experience; hands-on experience with microbes, aseptic techniques, basic statistics, and Microsoft Office.


* Experience with fermentation (microtiter plates, shake flasks, and AMBR) and hands-on experience with microbes, aseptic techniques, and basic statistics

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):


* Ability to operate and troubleshoot automated liquid handling equipment (such as Biomek i7).


* Experience in high throughput sc...