Associate Scientist,

Are you ready fora 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 an Associate Scientist (Yeast Analytics and Applied Research)!

We are seeking an innovative Associate Scientist to join our BioEnergy R&D team, to advance our yeast analytical capabilities and generate insights into our 1G Biofuels yeast products. In this role, you will work within teams to develop and apply laboratory methods, assays and techniques to answer scientific questions relevant to industrial yeast application and development.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Developing, validating and applying laboratory microbiological methods and techniques, including industrially-relevant scale down assays, to answer questions related to yeast applications in biofuel production

• Working with project teams and subject domain experts, utilizing advanced yeast analytical techniques to generate data packages relevant for screening and selection of leads, elucidating mode of actions, and illustrating performance benefits

• Working with the central analytical team and expanding our yeast metabolite profiling capabilities

• Responsible for maintaining high quality and continuous improvement of assay protocols and procedures

• Keeping up to date with state-of-the-art yeast analytical methods and techniques

• Trainingand educating research associates and scientists in laboratory techniques as needed

• Working with external vendors, equipment experts and external laboratories to enhance our capabilities

To succeed you must hold:

• Microbiology / Microbial Technology related degree and experience: MS with min. 2 years relevant experience; or BS with min. 5 years relevant experience

• Proficient in the use and application of advanced microbial analytical techniques (eg, flow cytometry, cell imaging, etc.)

• Proficient in data analysis and statistical methods

• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory analytical equipment

• Experience with laboratory fermentations is highly desirable

• Familiarity with automation and high-througput techniques is highly desirable

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and within teams

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Location: Franklinton, NC (on-site)

Application deadline: December 13, 2024

Expected salary range: $71,000 - $85,000

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 generous employer contribution

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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