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

Kula-Bio-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 and company holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kula-Bio-Inc in Natick, MA seeks a Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Engineer for Fermentation Process Development to scale breakthrough biology in sustainable agriculture.

This critical role involves leading process transfers from R&D to manufacturing, optimizing processes for yield, and troubleshooting challenges. Candidates should have a PhD and robust experience in fermentation, with a focus on improving production systems.

Join a mission-driven team advancing sustainable impact through innovative solutions in ag biotech.

Qualifications

• PhD + ~5+ years in fermentation, bioprocessing, or biochemical engineering.
• Deep hands-on experience with fermentation development and scale-up.
• Experience simplifying complex processes without sacrificing performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead process transfer from R&D to manufacturing and own improvements end-to-end.
• Redesign fermentation workflows to improve operability, consistency, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot scale-up challenges and streamline production systems.

Skills

Fermentation development

Bioprocessing

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Education

PhD in fermentation, bioprocessing, or biochemical engineering

Job description

Description

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

Natick, MA | Kula Bio

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.

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

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.