Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology by developing microbial-based solutions for nitrogen delivery to crops to improve yield and help feed the world's growing population, while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
Requirements
- Prior experience with drying technologies including freeze drying and spray drying is a plus.
- strong foundation in chemistry
- working knowledge of microbiology
- Familiarity with fermentation systems, laboratory automation, and LIMS systems are a plus.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast-paced industry fermentation and downstream lab environment
Responsibilities
- Working in a fermentation and downstream laboratory setting with minimal supervision
- Handling end of fermentation samples for live cells separation and drying
- Operate and maintain lab-scale processing equipment, including cell separation, freeze-dryer and spray-dryer systems
- Plate and count microbes using aseptic technique, automated dilution and counting methods
- Collect, enter, and analyze downstream data in LIMS systems
- Attend and present data in R&D meetings
Other
- motivated by Pivot Bio’s mission to provide microbial-based solutions for nitrogen delivery to crops.
- willing to learn and support innovation, while maintaining excellent laboratory practices.
- eye for detail
- excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, ask good questions, and recognize anomalies
- Attention to detail, skilled in making observations and documenting anomalies
- Can-do attitude, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Open mind for learning and contributing across fermentation and downstream process development
- Must Be Authorized to Work in the United States
