Process Scientist - Fermentation

Revance Therapeutics • Johnson City, TN

108d

About The Position

We are looking for a Process Scientist- Fermentation! This person will perform overall production work through the process of cultivation and harvesting bacterial strains using fermenters of different sizes and responsible for manufacturing for targeted products from Crown Laboratories Inc.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D degree in biochemical engineering, microbiology, metabolic engineering, or related discipline
• 3~5 years (Master's) or 5~7 years (Bachelor's) of industrial experience
• Hands-on experience in operating fermenters (large scale fermenter >100L) and improving industrial fermentation processes
• Requires basic microbiological techniques and bacterial culturing techniques
• Must be able to manage time well and complete assigned tasks on time
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test

Nice To Haves

• Prefer to have an understanding of bacterial physiology
• Ability to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team
• Well-organized and able to properly record experimental data and report on progress
• People leadership

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading fermentation and manufacturing processes of commercial products to achieve goals
• Overall manage media preparation, calibration, sterilization, operation, and maintenance of Fermenters (5L ~ 200L)
• Maintain Gram (+) and/or Gram (-) bacterial strains
• Perform cultivation of bacterial strains to meet production goals using fermenters
• Troubleshoot problems associate with fermentation and manufacturing operation
• Lead and support manufacturing process for targeted commercial products
• Manage and maintain the production facility and equipment
• Keep detailed records of experiments and production area
• Development, optimize and scale up new strains with Biological R D scientists
• Assist cosmetic/pharmaceutical development R D when needed
• Follow approved cGMP directions and other instructions
• Support, and provide leadership for QC Micro Lab Technicians and be able to act as QC Micro Lab Head when they are not available

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus
• Paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays that can be used for whatever you choose
• Generous healthcare benefits, Employer HSA match, 401k match, wellness discounts and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree