Associate Principal Scientist, Fermentation - Lexington, Ma

Firmenich

Lexington, MA, United States
Base: $150,000 - $190,000; bonus/equity: eligible ...
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Phd plus 8 years or msc plus 15 years experience
Bench scale fermentation equipment 10 ml to 10 l
Team leadership minimum 5 years
** The Associate Principal Scientist in Fermentation at dsm-firmenich in Lexington, MA, is a leadership role focused on advancing fermentation science and biotechnology initiatives. The position involves managing a team, developing fermentation strategies, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while promoting an inclusive work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining the Lexington fermentation strategy and leading a team of scientists in bioprocess sciences.
  • Candidates will mentor diverse teams while ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, and safety procedures.
  • The company offers a globally connected R&D environment with $700M annual science investments and competitive compensation.

Matching Summary

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** The Associate Principal Scientist in Fermentation at dsm-firmenich in Lexington, MA, is a leadership role focused on advancing fermentation science and biotechnology initiatives. The position involves managing a team, developing fermentation strategies, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while promoting an inclusive work environment. **

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $190,000; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD plus 8 years or MSc plus 15 years experience
  • Bench scale fermentation equipment 10 ml to 10 L
  • Team leadership minimum 5 years
  • Aerobic and anaerobic processing expertise
  • Scale-up and scale-down operations knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Broad microbial physiology and gut microbiome research
  • Lab automation workflows and digital bioprocess tools
  • Experience with omics, modelling, and protein engineering
  • Collaboration with strain engineering teams
  • Data analysis and statistical software packages

Key Requirements

  • PhD plus 8 years or MSc plus 15 years in Fermentation Science
  • Minimum 5 years of direct team leadership experience
  • Extensive experience with yeast, fungi, and bacteria fermentation

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