Fermentation Scientist/Engineer Coskata

Position Summary



In this position the Fermentation Scientist/Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to improve the production of biofuels from lab-scale (2-15L) anaerobic syngas fermentation systems, and successfully contribute to completion of key projects and business objectives.



Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience



Masters degree required in microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, or related science. Ph.D preferred.

Five years of related experience, including two or more years of experience in the culture maintenance and cultivation of obligate anaerobic bacteria, including bacteria from the genus, Clostridium.

In-depth knowledge of microbial metabolism and fermentation process development using DOE and statistical process improvement techniques.

Demonstrated experience in the operation of steam-sterilizable continuous stirred tank reactors with cell recycle for production of biofuels or other bioproducts.

Experience analyzing fermentation broths and cell-free extracts using enzyme assays, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography (GC), or GC-mass spectrometry (MS).

Ability to independently design experiments, complete research objectives, and conduct troubleshooting on fermentation systems and analytical instruments.

Experience generating peer-reviewed publications and invention disclosures.

Location:	4575 Weaver Parkway Suite 100 Warrenville, IL 60555 United States