Lead Fungal Fermentation Scientist - Hands-on R&D & Pilot

Pave Talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

A biotech startup in Chicago is looking for a scientist with expertise in fungal fermentation to optimize their proprietary processes. This hands-on role involves designing and leading experiments to improve media formulations and fermentation efficiency. Ideal candidates have a PhD in relevant fields and experience with filamentous strains. The position offers a dynamic startup culture, and relocation assistance, including a sign-on bonus, is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with physiological requirements of filamentous fungal strains.
• Track record of designing and executing experiments independently.
• Background in food biotech or biomaterials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments focused on fungal strain optimization.
• Investigate strain physiology in response to media composition changes.
• Serve as scientific subject matter expert for the team.
• Maintain bioreactors at lab and pilot scale.

Skills

Hands-on experience with filamentous fungal strains

Statistical DOE proficiency

Bioreactor operation

Media optimization

Ability to work in a startup environment

Education

PhD in Microbiology, Fungal Biology, or Bioprocess Engineering

Job description

A biotech startup in Chicago is looking for a scientist with expertise in fungal fermentation to optimize their proprietary processes. This hands-on role involves designing and leading experiments to improve media formulations and fermentation efficiency. Ideal candidates have a PhD in relevant fields and experience with filamentous strains. The position offers a dynamic startup culture, and relocation assistance, including a sign-on bonus, is available for the right candidate.