Lesaffre North America · 17 hours ago
Scientific Application Specialist (Ethanol Fermentation)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expLesaffre North America is a pioneering force in the world of fermentation with a commitment to innovation and sustainability. The Scientific Application Specialist will oversee the operations of the Green Lab, ensuring the design, execution, and reporting of experiments that support both internal and external customer needs while participating in new product development activities.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryManufacturing
Responsibilities
Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
Collaborates on Leaf projects, prioritizing a people-first culture
Develops and enforces laboratory safety protocols to ensure regulatory compliance
Maintains and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed
Manages the Green Lab operational budget, ensuring cost and resource efficiency
Implements and monitors quality assurance and control programs to maintain high standards
Maintains instrument and equipment integrity, including calibrations, maintenance, and repairs
Provides technical expertise and support to the sales and service teams
Evaluates emerging equipment and technologies to drive innovation
Leads the planning and execution of Green Lab expansion as the business grows
Validates and procures outsourcing with external application partners as needed
Collaborates with R&D and Industrial Innovation on project tasks
Serves as a subject matter expert in ethanol fermentation processes and equipment (HPLC, IC, and GCMS)
Supports the design, execution, and data analysis of fermentation projects
Collaborates with internal teams and external teams to bring new products and technologies to market
Represents Leaf in meetings and participates in the development of execution plans
Provides oversight and decision-making for technical processes and projects
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field
7 or more years of experience in the biotechnology or ethanol industry
Expertise in the design, execution, and data analysis of fermentation projects, with an advanced understanding of yeast metabolism
Proficiency in statistical data analysis and data science
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within North America and Europe
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Understanding of the ethanol industry, market trends, and competitive landscape is desired
Passion for supporting the development and commercialization of new products and technologies is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
11 paid holidays
Company
Lesaffre North America
Since 1853, Lesaffre and Red Star have used their passion and expertise to bring superior yeast & ingredients to the commercial baking industry.
501-1000 employees
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