Scientist II, Fermentation Process Development – Recombinant Peptides
Core
Develop, optimize, and scale upstream microbial fermentation processes for the production of recombinant therapeutic peptides.
Role type
Senior IC fermentation process scientist
Builds
Upstream bioprocesses for recombinant peptide medicines
Domain
Biologics / Biopharmaceuticals / Fermentation
Required skills
Microbial cultivation, Fermentation process optimization, Bioreactor operation, Experimental design, Data analysis, Troubleshooting, Scientific literature review, GxP compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with E. coli and yeast hosts, Scale-down fermentation studies, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Bench-scale bioreactors, Microscale fermentation systems, Analytical instrumentation
Responsibilities
Design and execute critical fermentation experiments to optimize growth and product expression; Operate and maintain bench-scale bioreactors; Analyze fermentation data including titer, yield, and process parameters; Collaborate with strain development and downstream teams to assess expression and recovery; Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation; Consult scientific literature to inform experimental design.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
