Senior Fermentation Engineer: Lab-to-Pilot Scale-Up

Manus Bio; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manus Bio in Augusta, GA seeks a Fermentation Engineer II to lead fermentation development from lab to pilot and production scales. You will design, optimize, and scale microbial fermentation processes for bio‑alternatives, applying microbial physiology and process analytics to meet program objectives.

The role bridges R&D and manufacturing, requires collaboration across cross‑functional teams, and includes mentoring junior engineers while ensuring robust, cost‑effective operations at the

Qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years in industrial fermentation or related field.
• Expertise in bench- and pilot-scale fermentation process development.
• Strong knowledge of microbial physiology.
• Experience with DOE and multivariate design for media optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead fermentation development from lab to pilot and commercial scales.
• Design and optimize fermentation processes to improve yield and robustness.
• Collaborate with downstream processing, manufacturing, and external partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and document process knowledge.

Skills

Bench & pilot-scale fermentation

Microbial physiology

DOE / statistics for media design

Cross-functional leadership

Education

PhD in Industrial Fermentation Sciences or related

Tools

GC

LC

Bioprocess analytics

Job description

Manus Bio in Augusta, GA seeks a Fermentation Engineer II to lead fermentation development from lab to pilot and production scales. You will design, optimize, and scale microbial fermentation processes for bio‑alternatives, applying microbial physiology and process analytics to meet program objectives.

The role bridges R&D and manufacturing, requires collaboration across cross‑functional teams, and includes mentoring junior engineers while ensuring robust, cost‑effective operations at the