MANE · 2 hours ago
Fermentation Process Scientist
Menomonee Falls, WI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation in Flavor and Fragrance. They are seeking an experienced Fermentation Process Scientist to lead the transfer and scale-up of fermented products and processes to commercial production, focusing on improving fermentation kinetics and providing technical support.
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Responsibilities
Lead the transfer and scale-up of fermentations and product recovery processes for a variety of bio-products, including flavor molecules, enzymes, proteins, and cultures
Focus on the transfer of new processes and the optimization of existing ones by performing trials on shake flasks, pilot systems, and production-scale fermenters
Perform laboratory experiments, including the operation of lab fermenters, to develop or validate new and improved processes
Analyze process deviations during transfer and propose corrective actions to ensure robustness, reproducibility, and consistency of results
Perform analytical follow-up on fermentations and conversions (using tools such as GC and HPLC) to evaluate productivity, selectivity, and reproducibility
Interpret results to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accurate reporting and data traceability to support decision-making
Aim to improve product yield, efficiencies, economics, and safety through rigorous data analysis and innovative solutions
Work in concert with engineering and production staff to address plant technological improvements
Provide technical support to the production department, including process troubleshooting and optimization
Collaborate with chemical operators, maintenance staff, and co-workers to troubleshoot production problems
Train production staff in new and existing processes as required
Incorporate safety considerations and environmental controls into all aspects of duties
Other duties in support of company objectives
Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Where these objectives are relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, each employee shall adhere to applicable environmental policies and procedures, as well as act on best practices
Qualification
Required
Master of Science in Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology
Minimum of 10 years of experience in lab and industrial fermentation scale-up and production
Experience with both prokaryotic and eukaryotic fermentations is required
Demonstrated excellence in communication, analytical, and practical skills
Preferred
Ph.D. in a relevant field
Benefits
Generous PTO plan
Paid holidays
Annual year-end shutdown
Annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Employee assistance programs
Company
MANE
MANE is a manufacturer of flavors and fragrances from regional flowers and plants.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Guillaume Tardif
Chief Financial Officer
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