Avav

Associate Scientist - Microbial Fermentation and Bioprocessing

WPAFB, USA

No sponsorship$70k-$106kDetected 16 days ago

Process ImprovementResearchExperimental DesignMass SpectrometryProtein AnalysisCommunicationFermentation

About the role

Working alongside senior specialists, scientists, and engineers, the associate scientist will help transition bioproducts from bench-scale laboratory workflows into pilot-scale industrial operations.
Operate microbial fermenters at the 0.25-liter, 10-liter, and 100-liter scales for research trials and pilot biomanufacturing runs.
Execute downstream processing unit operations, including cell lysis, biomass recovery, separation, and biomolecular purification.

The primary responsibility of this role is to prepare, operate, and maintain equipment for manufacturing a range of custom bioproducts.
Operate and maintain pilot-scale equipment such as steam-in-place fermenters, continuous flow centrifuges, high-pressure homogenizers, tangential flow filtration units, depth filtration stacks, and console lyophilizers.
Support lab operations through tasks like solution preparation, glassware washing, and sterilization.
Draft, revise, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and product-specific protocols. Maintain strict adherence to protocols.
Support facility business functions, including consumable supply ordering, shipping, and inventory tracking.
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Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., biomanufacturing, microbiology, chemical engineering, or bioengineering).
1+ years of experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting food or bioprocessing equipment.
Hands-on experience with microbial fermentation and protein purification at the laboratory scale.
Comfort and capability working with industrial equipment in an industrial setting.
Strong understanding of research methodology, principles, and data interpretation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Proficiency with standard word processing and spreadsheet software.
2+ years of pilot-scale or production facility experience in food or biomanufacturing.
Direct experience with industrial fermentation, bioproduction, and spray-drying.
Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
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