Research Associate I/II, Bioprocess Development

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot shake flask and bench-scale microbial fermentation systems, executing batch and fed-batch experiments in support of process development objectives.
• Prepare media, inoculum, and feed solutions for fermentation runs.
• Set up, sterilize, calibrate, and maintain fermentation reactors.
• Perform routine analytical work, including OD measurements and metabolite analysis.
• Contribute to safe, rigorous laboratory operations.
• Collaborate closely with strain engineering, downstream, and analytical teams to support integrated process development as the platform scales.

• Hands-on experience in microbial fermentation, microbiology, bioprocess development, or related laboratory environments
• Experience in operating and maintaining bench-scale bioreactors for microbial fermentation workflows, with strong understanding of aseptic technique and microbial culture handling
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to independently execute experiments and troubleshoot routine process issues

• Experience with fed-batch fermentation processes
• Familiarity with HPLC-based analysis of sugars, organic acids, or fermentation metabolites
• Experience with recombinant protein expression systems
• Experience supporting process optimization or scale-up activities
• Familiarity with fermentation data analysis and process monitoring tools

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We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification.

If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway.

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The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $93,500.

for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

FL112 currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits.

Compensation and benefits information is based on FL112's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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