Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Engineer - Fermentation Process Development
Kula Bio•Natick, MA
•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite
About The Position
Kula Bio is building a new platform for microbial bioinoculants that unlock nitrogen naturally - reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. We’re at a critical stage of scale-out and looking for an MSAT Engineer to help transform our fermentation processes into robust, scalable production systems. This is a core engineering role - your work directly determines how fast and effectively we scale.
Requirements
- PhD + ~5+ years in fermentation, bioprocessing, or biochemical engineering
- Deep hands-on experience with fermentation development and scale-up
- Strong problem solver comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments
- Experience simplifying complex processes without sacrificing performance
Nice To Haves
- Background in ag biotech, bioinoculants, or nitrogen fixation
Responsibilities
- Lead process transfer from R&D to manufacturing and own improvements end-to-end
- Redesign fermentation workflows to improve operability, consistency, and scalability
- Optimize processes for yield, quality, and environmental performance
- Troubleshoot scale-up challenges and streamline production systems
- Partner with engineering firms, manufacturing, and quality teams to build reliable processes
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Retirement savings plan
- Additional wellness and employee support programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
