Research Associate I/II, Bioprocess Development
Core
Develop and optimize microbial fermentation processes for recombinant protein production to build and scale a fermentation platform.
Role type
Research Associate in bioprocess development
Builds
Bench-scale microbial fermentation workflows for recombinant protein production
Domain
Biotechnology / Bioprocess Engineering
Required skills
microbial fermentation, bench-scale bioreactor operation, aseptic technique, microbial culture handling, fermentation analytics, laboratory operations
Preferred skills
fed-batch fermentation, HPLC-based analysis of sugars/organic acids/metabolites, recombinant protein expression systems, process optimization, scale-up activities, fermentation data analysis
Technologies
bench-scale bioreactors, HPLC
Responsibilities
Operate and troubleshoot shake flask and bench-scale microbial fermentation systems; Prepare media, inoculum, and feed solutions; Set up, sterilize, calibrate, and maintain fermentation reactors; Perform routine analytical work including OD measurements and metabolite analysis; Collaborate with strain engineering, downstream, and analytical teams
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC