Scismic Fermentation Scientist Job Opening – MS & PhD Apply Online
Scismic is partnering with a Tech-Bioproducts company in Virginia to recruit a Fermentation Scientist who will lead the design, optimization, and execution of microbial fermentation processes from bench to commercial scale. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in microbial metabolism, fermentation kinetics, and bioreactor operations to enhance bioproduction efficiency and ensure seamless process scale-up. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across strain engineering, downstream processing, and analytical teams to improve product yield and quality while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fermentation process of new biomaterials as the material portfolio of the company grows
- Design, execute and optimize microbial fermentation processes for yeast, fungi, microalgae, and bacterial bioproduction
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve fermentation efficiency and sustainability
- Proficient in microbial metabolism, fermentation kinetics, and bioreactor operations from bench through pilot to commercial scales
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis software (e.g. JMP, Python, MATLAB)
- Interpret fermentation data to troubleshoot process challenges and implement solutions
- Develop SOPs, batch records and process documentation for scale-up and tech transfer
Teamwork within Biomanufacturing Operations
- Collaborate with strain engineering, downstream processing, and analytical teams to enhance product yield and quality
- Work with project management partners to manage functionally integrated project timelines, work plans, interdependencies, and budgets
- Work closely with the manufacturing team to facilitate process scale-up and commercial production
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, biosafety standards, and FDA/GMP/GLP guidelines
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment
Key Profile Attributes
- Proven experience in running microbial bioreactors from Pilot to 20K L scales. Microbes can be any of microalgae, fungi, yeast, bacterial
- Proficient in Statistical Analysis
- Ideally, experience in early-stage companies, demonstrating flexibility, innovation, and a hands-on approach
Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field
- 3-5+ years of experience post-graduation, including at least 3 years in a fermentation team in Industry
- Proven track record of running bioreactors, process optimization, and troubleshooting/problem-solving for pilot to large-scale projects
- In-depth knowledge of microbial metabolism and upstream processing
Keywords: Fermentation Scientist, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Microbial Fermentation Processes
