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About the Role
Cogent Scientific is seeking an Expert Pharma Fermentation Biochemist to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence. This role offers the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts and with cutting-edge instrumentation.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and optimize E. coli fermentation processes from shake flask through bench-scale and pilot-scale bioreactors, owning the experimental work hands-on.
- Drive measurable improvements in yield and batch-to-batch consistency through systematic optimization of host strain performance, media composition, feed strategy, induction conditions, and control setpoints for pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and agitation.
- Using design of experiments, define the process design space and identify the critical process parameters that govern product quality and quantity.
- Establish scale-independent criteria (volumetric power input, oxygen transfer capacity, mixing time, and gas-phase mass balance) so that performance demonstrated at bench scale is reproducible at pilot scale and beyond.
- Develop clear, pre-specified experimental plans, analyze and interpret the resulting data with appropriate statistical rigor, and present conclusions and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Requirements
- PhD in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience developing and operating bacterial fermentation processes in instrumented, controlled bioreactors.
- Demonstrated experience independently designing, executing, and analyzing fermentation experiments at ≥ 2 L working volume.
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
- Very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.
Skills
- Fermentation process design and optimization
- E. coli fermentation
- Bioreactor operation
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Statistical analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Onsite
- Day shift
Experience Level
- 1+ years of hands-on experience
Education Level
- PhD in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
- PTO and paid holidays
- Relocation benefits
About the Company
- Cogent Scientific is an insourced contract research organization.
- Cogent Scientific's Mission: to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence.
- Cogent Scientific Core Values: Client Focused, Outstanding, Good, Employee-Centric, Nimble, Team-Oriented.
Equal Opportunity
- Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.
- Reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process is available upon request.