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Locus Fermentation Solutions
Locus FS uses patented production technology with a near-zero carbon footprint to develop novel bio-based solutions as safer, greener chemical alternatives with better performance. Each one is customized to effectively address large pain points in top global industries, including agriculture, energy, CPG products, animal nutrition and more.
Locus Agricultural Solutions
Locus AG is a certified B Corp that develops award-winning soil probiotics with unmatched abilities to accelerate carbon sequestration, reduce nitrous oxide emissions, enhance nutrient uptake and boost yields. Farmers reap the benefits of higher profits, lower operating costs and new revenue streams through the company’s globally recognized CarbonNOW® carbon farming program.
Locus Bio-Energy Solutions
Locus Bio-Energy develops globally recognized biosurfactants with a near-zero carbon footprint that maximize ESG and profitability by outperforming traditional oilfield chemistries at a fraction of the dosage rate. They have proven success in significantly reducing operating costs and maximizing oil production for higher ROI.
Locus Mining Solutions
Locus Mining addresses the demand for sustainable mining practices that are environmentally friendly, while boosting minerals and metals extraction rates from low-grade ores that are common today. The division develops carbon-neutral, 100% renewable-sourced biosurfactant additives that boost traditional processes in extracting stranded minerals and metals that are increasingly required for the energy transition. This new generation of mining reagents speed the achievement of sustainability goals while also expanding profitability.
Locus Performance Ingredients
Locus PI develops 100% biobased biosurfactant ingredients with a near-zero carbon footprint that deliver better performance and lower usage rates than traditional surfactants. The solutions can be customized to solve key pain points in CPG product formulations, including replacing palm oil-based and petrochemical ingredients, minimizing aquatic toxicity, maximizing performance and reducing carbon intensity.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverages
- Short Term Disability & Life coverage
- Free Mental Health Counseling for you and your family
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Match
- 16 Paid Days Off (10 PTO base, 2 Volunteer, 4 Floating)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- $1,500 Continuing Education Assistance
- Fun monthly activities
- Wellness Incentives
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
What We Do
Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS) is an award-winning, green-tech startup that utilizes the power of microorganisms to create patented, biobased solutions that successfully address global ESG challenges—including climate change, food security, skin conditions, water contamination, the environmental and safety impacts of natural resource extraction, and more.
Locus FS’ cost-effective, near-zero carbon production technology develops solutions tailored to outperform chemicals in a variety of industries. Locus FS has several subsidiaries including Locus Agricultural Solutions, which helps farmers grow more food and reduce greenhouse emissions; Locus Animal Nutrition, which reduces methane emissions while boosting productivity of livestock; Locus Bio-Energy Solutions, which sustainably increases oil production in declining wells; Locus Mining Solutions, which extracts more minerals and metals needed for the clean energy technologies; and Locus Performance Ingredients, which replaces chemical surfactants in product formulations for consumer product goods.
Locus FS has received more than 65 awards and recognitions, is actively advancing 11 of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development goals, and is actively setting net-zero commitments across sectors. With eight offices in five states, the company employs more than 150 people and brings together leading scientists and researchers from all over the world. For more information, visit LocusFS.com.
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