R&D Microbiologist

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R&D Microbiologist

Location:

Brookings, SD

Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek is a manufacturing company based in Volga South Dakota that is improving animal health and nutrition by providing high-quality feed ingredients. Using patent-pending technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading soybean meal to high-quality ingredients used in aquaculture and other animal feeds. JOB DUTIES Under the direction of the Director of Research, the R&D Microbiologist will be responsible for improving fermentation processes at the bench scale, and in coordination with the plant scale. As an R&D Microbiologist, you will play a lead role in tackling key challenges in producing novel products via a fermentation process for a variety of markets. Integrate molecular genetic tools and external networks to enhance fermentation effectiveness and rapid standardization of quality via PCR. Support and sometimes lead the planning and execution of R&D experiments which may include microbiology-specific activities or other product characterization and process understanding experiments. Develop and implement microbial fermentation processes and associated micro-analytical techniques (lab scale) Evaluate microbial strains and optimize fermentation parameters for the purpose of optimizing production rates and costs. Promote scientific and data-driven approaches to pose research questions, solve problems, and troubleshoot processes. Identify avenues for improvements of fungi and fermentation parameters to drive growth, protein production, and desired phenotypes. Design and execute experiments firsthand focused on fungal morphology, physiology, growth optimization, and nutrient requirements. Optimize fermentation pipelines by continually running analyses for KPIs utilizing expertise, analytical equipment, and external analyses. Support R&D activities which may include upstream and downstream bio-manufacturing processes, as required, taking business goals and cost targets into account. Collaborate and work with a small and highly professional team of scientists and specialists in a multi-site and dynamic setting. Work includes both on-bench as well as in the pilot and production plant. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. MSc/PhD in the field of Life Sciences with expertise in molecular biology Ability to travel as required. Ability to work in an industrial processing environment. Relevant industry experience in developing, optimizing, and characterizing microbial bio-manufacturing processes using advanced methods. Deep understanding and hands-on experience of fermentation and bio-manufacturing processes. Experience with GLP, GMP, and fermentation scale-up processes is an advantage. Quick learner with strong scientific orientation, solid planning, and reasoning skills Self-starter, with self-management skills, order, organization, and accuracy. Ability to work well in multi-site, distributed teams, and external consultants/personnel. Excellent communication skills. Collaborative team spirit and positive, can-do attitude. Desire to grow together with and within the company. Proactive, innovative, and technically savvy. Demonstrated attitude of purposely identifying areas of improvement and acting to deliver change. Comfortable working in a start-up environment and handling dynamic priorities and timelines. A self-driven individual who desires the fast pace and extreme collaboration of a young company. Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines throughout the day. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Company:

Prairie Aquatech

Posted:

July 2 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire

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R&D Microbiologist

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