Process Development & Scale-Up Associate
No visa sponsorship | No third-party agencies
** Must be local to the Durham, NC area **
Seeking a motivated individual with experience in fermentation and downstream processing development and scale-up. This role reports to the Senior Director of Operations and sits within the supply chain and operations team. As the Process Development & Scale-Up Associate, you will support the technical development of new strains and help guide selected programs from bench-scale development to mature manufacturing at scale — sitting at the intersection of science and operations, with end-to-end visibility of product development and the opportunity to contribute directly to technical success across active scale-up programs. Alongside deep technical understanding, you will be expected to consider practical aspects of the business and support the operational excellence of the processes you develop.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field (life sciences, engineering)
- 2–5 years of experience in industrial fermentation, biotechnology, or downstream processing
- Experience with technical transfer documents and scale-up
- Experience with live probiotic strains preferred
- Experience with anaerobic strains preferred
Role:
- Work with CDMOs and CMOs to develop processes for scaling novel strains in the probiotics industry
- Help guide processes from proof-of-concept at bench scale to pilot and manufacturing scales
- Conduct thorough research and contribute to the development of processes that meet the company's cost targets for commercialization of new technologies
- Organize and maintain data records of all process development, both in-house and across partner facilities
- Track and maintain timelines to ensure projects meet required deadlines
- Travel to 3rd party facilities to support development and aid in commercialization efforts (25%)
- Troubleshoot issues related to technology scale-up
- Assist with various downstream applications including product formulation, stability, and shelf life
- Contribute to development of downstream applications for freeze drying, spray drying, and cryopreservation
Salary - $90,000
