Fermentation Process Development Lead – Upstream

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 142,500 - 256,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class healthcare coverage

Holistic well-being programs

Generous paid time off

Savings and investment opportunities

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Process Development to lead the fermentation process for E. coli-based production of critical biological materials. This role will involve managing teams and developing scalable fermentation processes.

The ideal candidate will have substantial industry experience in microbiology and fermentation engineering, along with a PhD in a relevant field. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $142,500 to $256,500.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience developing E. coli upstream processes.
• Hands-on expertise in high-cell-density microbial fermentation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead upstream process development for recombinant enzymes.
• Manage microbial cell banking strategies and ensure alignments.
• Optimize high-cell-density fermentation processes including media/feed design.

Skills

E. coli process development

Microbial fermentation

Technical project leadership

Microbial physiology understanding

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

MS with 10+ years of experience

BS with 12+ years of experience

Tools

Off-gas analytics

Data-driven analysis tools

PAT tools

Job description

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Process Development to lead the fermentation process for E. coli-based production of critical biological materials. This role will involve managing teams and developing scalable fermentation processes.

The ideal candidate will have substantial industry experience in microbiology and fermentation engineering, along with a PhD in a relevant field. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $142,500 to $256,500.