Pivot Bio · 4 days ago
Senior Research Associate – Downstream Process Development
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expPivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology, focusing on innovative solutions for farmers. The Senior Research Associate will support downstream process development to enhance product quality and nitrogen-use efficiency in crops, collaborating closely with various teams within the organization.
AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyCleanTech
Responsibilities
Plans and executes and iterates routine downstream laboratory, separation, formulation, drying- and on-seed experiments independently
Independently executes routine data analysis and presents data to the project teams
Develops solid new hypotheses for improved shelf life of live microbes in discussion with more experienced colleagues
Contributes to downstream research project proposals, complex experiment designs, and tactical research decisions
Oversees workflows or experiment types, communicates results, and collaborates with relevant functions within product Innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in life sciences, food science, biological systems engineering, biochemical engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a fast-paced industry downstream or fermentation lab environment
Experience with downstream process development of biologicals, preferably expertise in separation technologies, formulation methodologies, and drying technologies of live microbes
Experience with LIMS system for documenting and analyzing data
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, ask good questions, and recognize anomalies
Attention to detail, skilled in making observations and documenting anomalies
Can-do attitude, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Open mind for learning and contributing across fermentation and downstream process development
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Familiarity with fermentation systems and laboratory automation
Benefits
Sales Incentive Bonus Plan
Competitive package in a disruptive startup
Stock options
Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
401(k) plan, 3% Match
Commuter benefits
Annual Training & Development support
Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team
Company
Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio is an agricultural tech company improving the microbiome by taking nitrogen from the air and making it available for plants.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$616.9MKey Investors
BloombergNEFBreakthrough Energy VenturesDCVC
2021-07-19Series D· $430M
2021-04-08Grant
2020-04-30Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Christopher Abbott
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Houghton
Chief Financial Officer
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