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Scientist/Sr. Scientist (Microbial Product and Process Development)

Seia Bio

Seia Bio

Full-time
Cambridge, MA, USA
USD 105k-140k / year
Posted on Nov 27, 2024

Description

Role Description: Scientist/Senior Scientist (Microbial Product and Process)

Position Overview:

Seia Bio is looking for an innovative Scientist to play an important role on our R&D team to help us grow our capabilities and by extension our company. You’ll be a key leader on the team helping to further advance the technology in Product and Process development of microbial products. This role is an on-site role, primarily leading product development and scale-up of operations, but the role can evolve to include additional responsibilities as the company grows. Comfort with biology, chemistry, and process engineering and a willingness to work hands-on in the lab are essential.

In this role you will:

  • Lead product development for key initiatives translating requirements into technical solutions for microbial products.
  • Develop and execute scale-up laboratory initiatives using principles of fermentation and upstream process development.
  • Creatively innovate new test methods, protocols, and use-cases.
  • Work closely with R&D team to ensure progress against company goals.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and title in line with experience
  • Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 401 (k) Retirement plan with matching
  • Opportunity to have in impact and potential for professional growth

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Required: Expertise in product development and formulation. PhD (>1 year industry experience); BS or MS (>3 years industry experience) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field with experience working with microbial cell cultures, aseptic technique and documenting and communicated experiments with a track record of delivering reliable and accurate results. Fermentation experience in an industrial/commercial setting and experience with process design for scaling bench technology a plus.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Adept at dissecting complex challenges, identifying root causes, and formulating innovative solutions to drive the startup's progress.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic startup environment, quickly shifting between roles as the situation demands.
  • Strong Interpersonal Aptitude: Exceptional interpersonal abilities focused on fostering mutual respect, effective communication, humility, and continuous learning within cross-functional teams and collaborative networks.
  • Technical Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in product development, formulation, and process development, research methodologies, experimental design, and technology development, with a record of translating concepts into tangible results.
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication: Skillfully conveys ideas, insights, and strategies through clear and persuasive written documents and compelling verbal presentations, crucial for influencing stakeholders (internal and external).
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Prior experience in startup or entrepreneurial settings, showcasing the ability to think creatively, embrace uncertainty, and leverage opportunities for growth.
Seia Bio is an equal opportunity employer.