Fermentation Scientist

Excet, A Precise Systems Company, is a scientific and engineering business that provides technological support services to a diverse customer base. We’re committed to delivering world-class scientific and engineering professional assistance to prepare for our nation’s defense and security. Our work supports some of our country’s most important national security programs, and our expertise enhances homeland security. As a growing research services firm specializing in science and engineering, we offer a collaborative team culture, providing support for research, engineering, and project management. We seek intellectual curiosity, a high level of comfort with complexity, and a desire to work in a wide range of challenging on-site environments.

All work is performed on site, in Edgewood, MD, 5 days per week. Remote delivery is not authorized.

Excet, a Precise Systems Company seeks a Fermentation Scientist with at least 2 years of experience in biological product scale-up/fermentation processes. This position involves various skillsets related to both biological production, downstream processing (i.e., spray dryer, lyophilization, centrifugation, separation chromatography, distillation, filtration, etc.) and requires dedicated problem-solving/keen attention to detail. In addition to designing and executing fermentation runs. The successful applicant will possess a demonstrated aptitude and experience for working both independently and in collaboration with other team members, as this position can span multiple disciplines to include biologists, chemical engineers, material scientists, etc.

Duties:

• Optimize fermentation processes and media to scale up the production from pilot scale (1L to 1500L). The successful applicant will possess a demonstrated aptitude and experience for working both independently and in collaboration with other team members, as this position can span multiple disciplines to include biologists, chemical engineers, material scientists, etc.

Required Education:

• B.S. or M.S. in biology, chemistry, or related field experience

Required Experience:

• Ability to assist in the development of new bioproduction processes
• Experience developing and executing robust fermentation processes to make a variety of biologically derived materials
• Operating lab and pilot scale fermentation equipment (up to 1500L)
• Assist in downstream processing (spray dryer, lyophilization, centrifugation, separation, distillation, filtration, etc.)
• Support technology transfer of processes
• Document in laboratory notebooks, authorship of technical reports and standard operating procedures
• Interact as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for audiences with varying technical backgrounds
• Effective time management skills; self-starter; attention to detail
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments; critical thinking/problem solving

Desired Experience:

• Analytical chemistry experience
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply topics outside their area of expertise

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Excet, A Precise Systems Company, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Excet, A Precise Systems Company, participates in E-Verify. Excet, A Precise Systems Company, encourages and supports workplace diversity.

Required Skills

Bachelors or minimum 2 years equivalent relevant work experience.

Required Experience

Minimum 2 years equivalent relevant work experience.