Senior Scientist - Microbiology and Fermentation

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Scientist specializing in Microbiology and Fermentation to join their innovative R&D team in Liverpool . This role is pivotal in developing and optimizing microbial processes for the production of valuable compounds, including biofuels and biochemicals. You will lead experimental design, scale-up studies, and process optimization, working within a well-equipped laboratory. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in microbial physiology, genetic engineering, and fermentation technology, contributing significantly to sustainable industrial processes from our Liverpool site.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to optimize microbial strains and fermentation conditions for enhanced product yield and efficiency.
• Develop and implement robust fermentation processes, from laboratory-scale to pilot-scale operations.
• Characterize microbial physiology and metabolic pathways relevant to the production of target compounds.
• Perform downstream processing and purification of fermentation products.
• Conduct molecular biology techniques for strain improvement, including genetic modification and metabolic engineering.
• Troubleshoot fermentation issues and implement solutions to ensure process consistency and success.

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial or academic research experience in microbial fermentation.
• Proven experience with aseptic techniques, microbial culture optimization, and fermentation scale-up.
• Knowledge of microbial genetics, molecular biology, and metabolic engineering principles.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for product characterization (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in Liverpool .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• State-of-the-art fermentation and analytical equipment.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking research environment in Liverpool .