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Valent U.S.A. LLC lists this Senior Fermentation Scientist - Sumitomo Biorational Company opportunity in libertyville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Regular Full Time Libertyville, IL, US
Salary Range: $124,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually
About Sumitomo Biorational Company:
Headquartered in Libertyville, Ill., Sumitomo Biorational Company is the Global Center of Excellence for Biorational Innovation, advancing integrated, science-driven solutions in agriculture, public health, forest health, and environmental markets. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Biorational operates through three divisions: AgroSolutions, Environmental Health (MGK), and Public Health & Forest Health, leveraging decades of expertise to drive innovation and sustainability for customers worldwide.
Description of Job
Lead internal upstream process development efforts at the Sumitomo Biorational Company Biorational Research Center by conducting fermentation experiments in laboratory- and pilot-scale bioreactors. Evaluate the performance of microbial strain candidates by analysis and interpretation of fermentation data. Work with a team of fermentation scientists, downstream process engineers, formulations scientists, microbial engineers and analytical chemists to develop sustainable biorational solutions within the expanding field of BioAgriculture.
Design and implement upstream processes to optimize strain performance of bacterial and fungal microorganisms to produce microbial products, metabolites and proteins
Mentor junior team members by training safe and proper use of fermentation and analytical equipment required to execute process development and improvement experiments
Provide guidance to research associates and support their professional development
Take primary responsibility for the operation and troubleshooting of pilot scale fermentation equipment
Design scale up and scale down experiments to execute seamless technology transfer between Research and Manufacturing operations
Build strong relationships with supporting research departments and deliver fermentations on time or ahead of schedule to biology, downstream processing, formulations, and product development teams
Travel to manufacturing site to launch new fermentation processes and troubleshoot current commercial processes
Maintain and further develop collaborative relationship with the pilot and production fermentation team at the manufacturing site
Execute sophisticated process development experiments utilizing statistical tools to ensure process robustness
Work alongside data scientists, IT, and engineering to build and maintain a digital system to organize and archive run data and electronic batch records
Maintain and update laboratory data and documents including electronic lab notebook and SOPs
Conduct all work in strict compliance with all applicable safety requirements, containment requirements, standards operating procedures and/or guidelines while maintaining a clean and orderly workspace
Work both independently and with interdisciplinary research teams while maintaining a positive and collaborative environment
Required skills/experience:
Expertise in culturing microorganisms, including filamentous fungi, to increase metabolite productivity using aseptic techniques Hands-on experience using lab-scale or pilot-scale SIP bioreactor systems for microbial cultivations and metabolite production, particularly with non-model bacterial and fungal organisms
Experience training junior scientists in the use of fermentation equipment and execution of process development experiments
High degree of competency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite and statistical analysis software
Strong communication, presentation, and listening skills in cross-functional teams
Willingness to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Able to lift up to 25 lbs
Education
Degree in Fermentation Science, Chemical/Biochemical/Biosystems Engineering, or closely related field with industrial fermentation experience (5 years with PhD, 8 years with MS, 12+ years with BS).
Travel:
Limited travel will be required. (What We Offer
We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.
Base Salary:
The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from:
$124,000 to $145,000. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Incentives:
All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.
High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans
5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus
Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions
Financial assistance programs to support your goals
Life and disability insurance for added security
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future
At Sumitomo Biorational Company, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.
Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.
Sumitomo Biorational Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
libertyville, IL, 60092, US
Who can apply
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