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Hexagon Bio · 1 week ago
Microbial Fermentation Engineer
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Design, execute, and analyze research and development experiments in bioreactors.
Configure and run batch, fed-batch, and continuous fermentations to induce microbial secondary metabolism.
Optimize fermentation processes to enhance titer, yield, and productivity.
Utilize process control and analytical technologies to improve fermentation performance.
Develop and implement fermentation optimization strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve scientific research goals.
Qualification
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Required
Ph.D. with 0-2 years of industrial experience or M.Sc. with 5-7 years of industrial experience required, with clear scientific research achievements in microbial fermentation or related fields of biological, biochemical, or chemical engineering
Demonstrated experience in conducting independent research and development in bioreactors
Expertise in microbial physiology and cultivation
Experience instituting batch, fed-batch, and continuous modes of fermentation
Comprehensive domain knowledge of fermentation optimization strategies
Strong proficiency in experimental design, planning, execution, analysis, and troubleshooting
Experience using inferential statistical techniques in experimental design and data analysis
Experience with and understanding of fermentation control software and its capabilities, including ability to program complex control strategies
Conceptual and practical familiarity with a broad range of on-line, at-line, and off-line process control and analytical technologies associated with bioreactor fermentation
Proficiency in chemometric and biometric modeling and orthogonal validation approaches for fermentation monitoring and control
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build transparent and collaborative relationships across the company
Exceptional interpersonal skills that foster collaboration, teamwork, scientific excellence, and continuous innovation
Benefits
Discretionary paid time-off policy & paid holidays
Comprehensive suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans through TriNet
Additional voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, home & auto insurance, and more)
Equity and a 401(k) plan
Access to scientific conferences all over the country, throughout the year
Range of amenities at Menlo Park Labs business park
Opportunities to engage with the Hexagon community through team-building events
Company
Hexagon Bio
Hexagon Bio is a data-driven biotech company developing targeted small molecule therapeutics.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (4)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$193.6MKey Investors
Nextech InvestThe Column Group8VC
2022-10-11Series B· $77.3M
2021-09-22Series Unknown· $61M
2020-09-15Series A· $47M
Leadership Team
Maureen Hillenmeyer
Founder and CEO
Recent News
ATEL Growth Capital
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