Fermentation Microbiologist

20 May 2024

Vacancy expired!

Piper Companies is currently looking for an experienced

Fermentation Microbiologist in

West Chester, Pennsylvania (PA) to work for an innovative and growing Biotech company. The Fermentation Microbiologist will play a significant role in the research and development of fermentation lab projects and products.

Responsibilities for the Fermentation Microbiologist include:

• Assist with projects including media optimization, scale-up, and process prototyping experiments, as well as providing technical consultation for the Industrial Fermentation Team.

• Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and processing benchtop fermentations. This may include delegating or personally executing media preparation, probe calibration, pH adjustment, batch sterilization/autoclaving, down-stream processing, etc

• Basic genetic work including PCR, gel electrophoresis, and interpretation of 16s sequencing and BLAST database reports to identify and differentiate bacteria species and strains.

Qualifications for the Fermentation Microbiologist include:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience with the development of medical devices or similar products

• Mechanical aptitude to disassemble, reassemble, and troubleshoot benchtop bioreactors.

• Experience with statistical Design of Experiments (DOE) preferred but not required.

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or equivalent coursework is required.

• Experience in a fermentation scale-up lab or similar transferrable skillset is required .

Compensation for the Fermentation Microbiologist include:

• Salary Range is $55,000-$60,000 plus, dependent upon experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

  • ID: #49971466
  • State: Pennsylvania Westchester 19380 Westchester USA
  • City: Westchester
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-05-20
  • Deadline: 2023-07-18
  • Category: Et cetera