Fermentation Engineer — Bioprocess Scale-Up Leader

Manus Biosynthesis; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manus Bio Inc. is seeking a Fermentation Engineer to join our Augusta, GA team and lead all lab operations supporting bioprocess development for industrial biotechnology applications.

The role focuses on fermentation science, development, and scale-up of microbial processes from bench to pilot scale, collaborating across functions to improve yield, titer, and productivity while ensuring data integrity and GMP-like discipline where applicable.

Qualifications

• PhD in Fermentation Sciences, Engineering or related field.
• MS with 8+ years or BS with 13+ years relevant experience.
• Expertise in bench and pilot-scale fermentation process development.
• Expertise in microbial physiology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute with development of experimental plans.
• Set up, operate, and monitor lab- and pilot-scale bioreactors (1–4000 L).
• Prepare media, inoculum, and sterile systems using aseptic techniques.
• Execute fermentation runs following SOPs and experimental plans.
• Troubleshoot basic process deviations (contamination, pH drift, DO issues).
• Collaborate with molecular biology, downstream processing, and analytics teams.

Skills

Fermentation process development

Microbial physiology

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Fermentation Sciences, Engineering or related field

MS with 8+ years or BS with 13+ years relevant experience

Tools

GC

LC

Job description

Manus Bio Inc. is seeking a Fermentation Engineer to join our Augusta, GA team and lead all lab operations supporting bioprocess development for industrial biotechnology applications.

The role focuses on fermentation science, development, and scale-up of microbial processes from bench to pilot scale, collaborating across functions to improve yield, titer, and productivity while ensuring data integrity and GMP-like discipline where applicable.