Research And Development Specialist

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Design, execute, record, analyze and document cultivation and fermentation experiments across multiple

platforms, including 96-well plates and shake-flasks, and occasionally bioreactors

Execute optimization studies — media development, growth and productivity studies, condition screens —with increasing independence, and troubleshoot experiments that don't behave as expected

Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new and existing workflows

Prepare, sterilize and optimize growth media, buffers and reagents

Perform routine analytics and sample handling in support of cultivation experiments (e.g. OD and growth measurements, sampling, sample preparation and submission)

Analyze and present experimental results clearly, and record work to a standard that lets others reproduce it

Collaborate cross-functionally with associates, scientists and engineers to ensure reproducibility, scalability and process robustness

Maintain laboratory organization, equipment readiness, and inventory of consumables

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering,

Microbiology, Chemical Engineering or a related

field, with 2+ years of relevant experience

Strong hands-on experience with cell culture,

fermentation, or microbial systems

Experience independently designing, executing and

troubleshooting optimization experiments (e.g.

media development, growth studies)

Comfort with aseptic technique, media and buffer

preparation, and routine laboratory analytics

Strong attention to detail, organization, and

documentation practices

Effective communicator with the ability to clearly

present experimental results and insights

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with high-throughput or microtiterplate

cultivation and associated data handling

Experience with benchtop bioreactors or an

interest in growing into bioreactor work

Experience with data analysis tools such as

Python, R or JMP

Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks and LIMS

or inventory systems

KEY COMPETENCIES

Laboratory safety and chemical hygiene

Careful, reproducible execution and

clear documentation

Clear communication with technical and nontechnical

stakeholders

Ability to work in laboratory environment