Fermentation engineer/scientist OPX Biotechnologies

Requires a PhD in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, molecular biology or related field; a Masters plus a minimum of 3 years of experience; or equivalent combination, plus 3-5 years experience in an industrial microbiology research environment. A comprehensive understanding and previous research and development experience with fermentation science and bacterial physiology is essential. Quantification of cellular metabolites and application of stoichiometric flux balance modeling is preferred. This position requires proficiency in the execution of multiple simultaneous bench scale fermentations and the ability to interpret fermentation results within the context of metabolic pathways. This position will provide technical leadership in the laboratory; will assist upper management in anticipating risks to research plans; and will also identify contingencies to mitigate those risks. Supervisory experience preferred. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, independent literature review; consistent and successful team-based execution of experiments; collection, independent evaluation, and presentation (written and oral) of experimental results from a breadth of scientific disciplines to inform actionable decisions; and mentoring more junior team members.

Location:	5541 Central Avenue Boulder, CO 80301 United States