Biotech Research Associate: Enzymes & Yeast for Biofuels

Novonesis; Franklinton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

3 weeks vacation + 12 holidays + 2 we

Wellness time

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

HSA option

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Research Associate to design and conduct experiments screening enzymes and microbial candidates, partnering with lead scientists in a fast-paced R&D lab in Franklinton, NC. You’ll perform hands-on work across fermentation and bioprocessing, analyze data, and help advance laboratory methods and assays in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven problem solving, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of biotechnology lab experience.
• Experience in fermentation and bioprocessing.
• Strong data analysis and statistics skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead scientists with designing and conducting experiments to screen and evaluate enzymes and microbial candidates.
• Conduct routine laboratory procedures and contribute to developing and improving laboratory assays and methods.
• Maintain good laboratory practices while adhering to safety, environmental, and quality standards with structured data capture.
• Help ensure critical equipment functions properly and support maintenance and upgrading of laboratory instrumentation.
• Participate in project reviews and contribute to broader team goals.

Skills

Lab experience

Biotech field

Data analysis

Statistics

Lab troubleshooting

English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Research Associate to design and conduct experiments screening enzymes and microbial candidates, partnering with lead scientists in a fast-paced R&D lab in Franklinton, NC. You’ll perform hands-on work across fermentation and bioprocessing, analyze data, and help advance laboratory methods and assays in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven problem solving, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with opportunities to contribute to