Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Engineer - Fermentation Process Development

Homeworld Collective Inc; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee support programs

Job summary

Kula Bio is seeking an MSAT Engineer in Natick, MA, to lead the transformation of fermentation processes into scalable production systems. You will play a key role in optimizing workflows and troubleshooting challenges, directly impacting sustainability in agriculture.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on fermentation and bioprocessing. Join Kula Bio for a mission-driven career at the forefront of agricultural innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in fermentation, bioprocessing, or biochemical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with fermentation development and scale-up.
• Ability to simplify complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead process transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Redesign fermentation workflows to improve operability.
• Optimize processes for yield, quality, and performance.

Skills

Fermentation development

Bioprocessing

Biochemical engineering

Problem solving

Process optimization

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Scale breakthrough biology into real-world impact.

Kula Bio is building a new platform for microbial bioinoculants that unlock nitrogen naturally - reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. We’re at a critical stage of scale‑out and looking for an MSAT Engineer to help transform our fermentation processes into robust, scalable production systems.

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Engineer - Fermentation Process Development

Natick, MA | Kula Bio

What You’ll Do

• Lead process transfer from R&D to manufacturing and own improvements end‑to‑end
• Redesign fermentation workflows to improve operability, consistency, and scalability
• Optimize processes for yield, quality, and environmental performance
• Troubleshoot scale‑up challenges and streamline production systems
• Partner with engineering firms, manufacturing, and quality teams to build reliable processes

This is a core engineering role - your work directly determines how fast and effectively we scale.

Who You Are

• PhD + ~5+ years in fermentation, bioprocessing, or biochemical engineering
• Deep hands‑on experience with fermentation development and scale‑up
• Strong problem solver comfortable with ambiguity and fast‑moving environments
• Experience simplifying complex processes without sacrificing performance
• Bonus: background in ag biotech, bioinoculants, or nitrogen fixation

Why Join Kula Bio

• Mission‑driven work advancing sustainable agriculture
• High‑impact role with direct ownership of scaling operations
• Work at the cutting edge of biology, engineering, and manufacturing

Compensation

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 annually
• Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and qualifications

Benefits

Kula Bio offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Additional wellness and employee support programs

(Full benefits details provided during the hiring process.)

Equal Opportunity

Kula Bio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.