I am looking for an Industrial Microbiologist to join an innovative company dedicated to advancing the circular bioeconomy. This role focuses on converting waste into high-performance materials through industrial microbiology, working closely with experts in engineering, chemistry, and material science to develop scalable bioprocesses and impactful solutions. This role is a 18 month FTC.
What You’ll Be Doing?
* Engineering biological systems, including DNA, peptides, enzymes, and microorganisms.
* Cultivating and characterizing bacteria, yeasts, and fungi.
* Developing high-throughput techniques to optimize biological systems.
* Measuring substrate use, metabolite formation, and microbial growth kinetics.
* Optimizing media compositions and growth conditions for industrial applications.
* Applying aseptic techniques and computational tools for bioprocess modeling.
* Investigating enzyme kinetics and metabolic pathways for process optimization.
* Designing and optimizing downstream processing for industrial scalability.
* Utilizing Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs) for research documentation.
* Conducting statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate biological systems into industrial applications.
* Supporting regulatory compliance and contributing to intellectual property (IP) development.
What They Are Looking For?
* Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Systems Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field with 3+ years of industry experience, or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
* Expertise in microbial culturing, bioprocessing, and fermentation technology.
* Experience with enzyme kinetics, metabolic modeling, and substrate degradation.
* Strong understanding of bioprocess scale-up and downstream processing.
* Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, spectroscopy, and microscopy.
* Proficiency in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs) and high-throughput experimentation.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative research skills.
* Highly collaborative, with strong communication and documentation skills.
* Commitment to sustainability and innovation.
What You’ll Get in Return for Your Experience?
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable bioprocessing innovations.
* A collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment.
* Professional growth through exposure to industrial-scale applications.
* Contribution to a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability and impact.
What’s next?
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