Research Associate II, Downstream
Core
Supporting the development of microbial downstream processes to increase product quality, shelf-life, and nitrogen-use efficiency in cereal crops.
Role type
Mid-level IC research associate (downstream processing)
Builds
Microbial-based nitrogen delivery products for crops
Domain
Agriculture + Biotechnology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aseptic techniques, sterile handling of microbes, CFU/viability plating, cell counting, disc-stack centrifuge operation, Tangential Flow Filtration, freeze-drying, spray-drying, SOP adherence, data entry and QC
Preferred skills
fermentation systems knowledge, laboratory automation, LIMS systems
Technologies
disc-stack centrifuge, Tangential Flow Filtration system, freeze-dryer, spray-dryer, spectrophotometers
Responsibilities
Execute multi-stage downstream workflows with limited supervision, maintain laboratory equipment and reagents, troubleshoot operational issues, document work and observations accurately, communicate results within the team
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC