1503418
Description
Dow AgroSciences
has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a
Research Scientist Microbiologist
to work with our Fermentation Improvement Team. This position is located in
Harbor Beach, Michigan.
The successful candidate will partner with the Fermentation Improvement Team and provide expertise in microbial physiology.
Key Responsibilities include:
Monitoring, evaluation and improvement of the fermentation process.
Identifying opportunities to reduce variability and improve productivity of existing commercial fermentation processes.
Experimental design, analysis and reporting.
Trouble shooting the fermentation process.
Mentoring engineers, scientists, technologists on the proper scientific methods for trouble shooting and optimizing fermentation processes.
Documentation of discovered technology.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s or higher in Microbiology, Biochemistry or related field
3+ years industrial/academic fermentation experience is required.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to an advanced degree, an undergraduate degree(s) in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology is preferred.
Coursework in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and bioengineering.
Experience in: Classical fermentation, microbial physiology.
Strong knowledge of microbial biochemistry.
5+ years of industrial fermentation experience is preferred.
Familiarity with statistics for experimental design and the analysis of data.
Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
Excellent communication skills.
About Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions for the growing world. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global sales of $6.4 billion in 2015. Learn more at
http://www.dowagro.com/en-US
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Primary Location
North America-USA-Michigan-Harbor Beach
Schedule
Full-time
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