Fermentation Scientist: Scale-Up & Process Development

Manus; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Accountability and autonomy

Passion for cutting-edge biotech

Job summary

Manus is seeking a Fermentation Engineer in Augusta, GA to lead laboratory operations and drive fermentation development from bench to pilot scale. You will execute fermentation runs, optimize strategies, and collaborate across biology, analytics, and manufacturing teams to improve yield and robustness.

Candidates should hold a PhD or an MS/BS with substantial fermentation and process knowledge, with strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in Fermentation Sciences, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years MS or 13+ years BS relevant experience.
• Expertise in bench and pilot-scale fermentation process development.
• Expertise in microbial physiology.
• Critical thinker with enthusiasm for deriving solutions to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute with development of experimental plans
• Set up, operate, and monitor lab- and pilot-scale bioreactors (e.g., 1-4000 L scale)
• Prepare media, inoculum, and sterile systems using aseptic techniques
• Execute fermentation runs following SOPs and experimental plans
• Troubleshoot basic process deviations (e.g., contamination, pH drift, DO issues)
• Assist in developing fermentation strategies (batch, fed-batch, continuous)
• Perform optimization studies (media composition, feeding strategies, temperature, pH)
• Support scale-up activities from bench to pilot scale
• Collect and analyze process data to improve performance metrics (yield, titer, productivity)
• Maintain accurate experimental records (ELN or lab notebooks)
• Use data analysis tools (Excel, JMP, Python, or similar) to interpret results
• Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations of experimental findings

Skills

Lab operations

Fermentation processes

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Fermentation Sciences, Engineering or related field

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

Tools

GC

LC

Excel

Python

Job description

Manus is seeking a Fermentation Engineer in Augusta, GA to lead laboratory operations and drive fermentation development from bench to pilot scale. You will execute fermentation runs, optimize strategies, and collaborate across biology, analytics, and manufacturing teams to improve yield and robustness.

Candidates should hold a PhD or an MS/BS with substantial fermentation and process knowledge, with strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.