Senior Research Associate

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Senior Research Associate
We work with operations to find process improvements to liberate capacity and improve economies. You will also be a part of Novonesis world class scientific community and contribute to our continual build-up of scientific and technical knowledge. 

Welcome to Global Optimization within Product and Process Development
We are seeking a hands-on, energetic Senior Research Associate to expand our upstream lab team.  You will contribute to Novonesis’ build-up in scientific and technical knowledge within upstream processing.  Our primary purpose is to have a focused effort on optimization of the upstream production processes to liberate capacity, reduce the variable cost, and improve product quality and robustness.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Setting up and running small scale fermentation experiments

• Conducting experiments and collecting documents and records as part of our upstream lab team

• Working with Optimization and Process Engineering to analyze products and make improvements

• Assist in testing new methods and lab techniques to advance our understanding of enzyme production

• Assist with maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment

In this position, you will need to have:

• BS/MS in a scientific discipline with 3-6 years laboratory experience

• Experience running AMBR250 or similar small scale bioreactors (setup and programming)

• Relevant knowledge of typical fermentation and microbial lab techniques

• High attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot experiments and lab equipment

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

• Experience working with study plans, recording and analyzing data, and presenting results

• Willingness to learn new techniques and take on new challenges

• Self-motivation and ability to effectively prioritize work

Location: Franklinton, NC

Resume deadline: April 30th, 2025

Expected salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 base salary
Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation, plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option with a generous employer contribution

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

Please note: Our internal recruitment system will be undergoing updates until April 30. As a result, you may experience a longer wait time. Additionally, if you apply between April 7 and April 23, please be aware that you will not receive an immediate confirmation of your application. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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