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Posted: 15-Mar-23
Location: Franklin, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
Position Summary:
MDG is currently looking for a highly motivated scientist to become a member of our Process Optimization Research and Development team. The individual must be goal-oriented, forward-thinking and self-motivated with a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other teams. The candidate must possess a strong foundation in culture optimization and developing scale-up processes with specific knowledge of fed-batch strategies or related technologies. The ideal candidate must have a strong foundation in microbiology, molecular biology, and/or computational biology. This is predominantly a lab-based role focusing on fundamental research to better understand the biology of our Bacillus and other microbial organisms.
Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:
- Develop new or improve existing culture medium for microbial strains.
- Develop new or improve existing microbial fermentation process parameters, such as, fed-batch or other related feeding strategies to increase biomass.
- Develop strategies to improve the overall reliability and productivity of microbial fermentation processes at MDG.
- Collaborate with production, process development and QC teams to identify problems or opportunities for continuous improvements.
- Independently selects techniques and procedures to solve problems within area of responsibility.
- Develop, evaluate and implement detailed experimental projects within area of responsibility.
- Analyze data, draw conclusions, present project results and make recommendations to management team.
- Assists in managing the daily workflow of the laboratory.
- Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
- Perform related work and other duties, as assigned
Preferred Relevant Job Experience
- Applied and functional knowledge of specialized skillsets such as; high throughput screening methods, scale-up processes, fed-batch and batch microbial fermentation.
- Experience with LC-MS and flow cytometry preferred, but not required.
- Previous experience and safety knowledge working with a range of microbial organisms.
Specialized Job/Technical Knowledge:
- Knowledge of effective and safe laboratory and experimental procedures.
- Knowledge of the proper use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents.
- Knowledge of microbiology techniques, terminology, equipment and supplies.
- Requires strong analytical ability to handle data and results.
- Requires high problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Non-Technical Skills and Abilities:
- Champion of our cultural values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively.
- Ability to maintain records accurately.
- Ability to complete projects within specified timelines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with capabilities to utilize Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Minimum Job Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science or related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Functional and applied knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired.
