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Research Scientist II

Ames, IA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-09 → 2026-08-01

Core

Design, execute, and manage industrial fermentation research projects to optimize processes for bio-based products and food applications.

Role type

Research Scientist II (Industrial Fermentation & Bioprocessing)

Builds

Industrial fermentation research projects and optimized bioprocessing methods

Domain

Agriculture, Food Science, Industrial Fermentation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

industrial fermentation, analytical chemistry, laboratory operations, microbiological testing, HPLC method development, data analysis, process optimization

Preferred skills

advanced degree in Microbiology/Food Science/Biochemistry, bench-scale or pilot-scale bioreactor operation, HPLC troubleshooting, microbiological techniques, technical report writing

Technologies

HPLC, bioreactors, fermentation systems

Responsibilities

Lead design and execution of industrial fermentation research projects; Perform microbiological and analytical testing of fermentation products; Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods; Analyze research data to recommend process improvements; Collaborate with engineering and multidisciplinary teams; Provide technical guidance and training to student employees

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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