Process Development Engineer, Formulations - Development and Optimization of Microbes

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Process Development Engineer, Formulations - Development and Optimization of Microbes, RTP!

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you will drive downstream processing technology, contribute to cutting edge research and make an impact through delivering new products. These products deliver new, innovative solutions to old problems, using biotechnology to help with fundamental/ urgent issues that impact now and the future.

Welcome to Microbial Formulation Development

You’ll be part of a dynamic team of scientists and research associates located in Research Triangle Park, NC.  You’ll work within the internal formulation development team, collaborating with groups across our R&D and production organizations, to develop formulation processes for both existing and novel microbe-based products (i.e. bacteria, fungi and yeast).

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Bringing your passion and applying your knowledge on downstream processing for microbial products, with a focus on industrial drying techniques including spray drying, fluid bed drying and freeze drying.

• Driving change and innovation in downstream processing by utilizing lab & pilot experimentation methods to improve efficiency, scalability and product quality, supporting new product scale-up, process implementation and optimization at industrial scale.

• Leading projects through the development phase as part of a cross-functional team.

• Providing technical expertise related to formulations and drying unit operations for commercial production

• Working with a team of research assistants, associates and scientists to optimize and develop scalable formulation processes for microbe-based products.

To succeed you must:

• Proven experience in downstream processing, particularly in industrial drying techniques.

• Ph.D degree with 5+ years relevant experience (or Master’s with 10+ years of relevant experience) in a related field, e.g. Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field.

• Ability to drive change and lead process improvement initiatives.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Location:

This job will be located in the RTP area in North Carolina.

Application deadline: April 30, 2025

Expected salary range: $95,000 - $120,000

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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