Pivot Bio · 12 hours ago
Scientist I - Fermentation
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$96K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expPivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology. They are hiring for a Fermentation Scientist I role to join their fermentation process development team, responsible for the fermentation bioprocess development of Gram-negative Nitrogen fixating bacteria.
AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyCleanTech
Responsibilities
Design, execute, and analyze fermentation concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex and ambiguous fermentation problems in creative and effective ways
Apply design of experiment and statistical data analysis to drive decisions forward
Participate in the development of Pivot Bio data platform for automated data processing with software, lab automation, and data science teams
Collaborate with the downstream process development function to integrate fermentation process conditions with separation, formulation and drying of live bacteria
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or a related field with expertise in fermentation processing of microorganisms, preferably including cell separation and drying unit operations
Expert in Design of Experiment, data analysis, statistical tools, and software relevant to fermentation processes
Experience using JMP, Spotfire, R, Tableau, or other data visualization and analysis software
Experience using SQL for data retrieval, and an understanding of relational databases
Strong knowledge of fermentation principles, techniques, and equipment
Experience in media formulation and fermentation process variables, and process scale-up to at least pilot plant scale
Familiarity with development of data platforms for automated data processing with software, automation, and data science teams
Familiarity with process control systems and automation in fermentation
Familiarity with use of AI/ML in fermentation process development
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
At least 2 years of relevant experience in bench-scale fermentation process development and optimization in an industrial or academic setting preferred
Benefits
Sales Incentive Bonus Plan
Competitive package in a disruptive startup
Stock options
Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
401(k) plan, 3% Match
Commuter benefits
Annual Training & Development support
Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team
Company
Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio is an agricultural tech company improving the microbiome by taking nitrogen from the air and making it available for plants.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$616.9MKey Investors
BloombergNEFBreakthrough Energy VenturesDCVC
2021-07-19Series D· $430M
2021-04-08Grant
2020-04-30Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Christopher Abbott
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Houghton
Chief Financial Officer
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