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Fermentation Biotechnologist-MIN04350 Cargill is a unique place to grow your career, your experience and
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Description
Cargill's Biotechnology Research and Development Group (Bio R&D) develops new products and improved
processes for the food, feed, and industrial segments of Cargill. The Bio R&D group is a global R&D team that
enables Cargill to fully benefit from advances in enzyme and microbial biotechnology.
The Minneapolis, MN based- Bio R&D group has a primary focus on bioprocess development, particularly
fermentation and enzymatic processes, and collaborates with other Cargill technical groups and businesses
worldwide on opportunities in: product development, bioprocess development and problem solving, and novel
processes as an engine for future growth.
The Bio R&D is hiring a Research Biotechnologist who will be responsible for supporting the fermentation
development and characterization of genetically engineered microbial strains within a broad range of
applications. The Research Biotechnologist will complete fermentation development and strain evaluations with
support of advanced analytical tools and have further access to advanced biochemical and molecular biology
tools. The incumbent will be expected to design, execute, interpret, and disseminate data associated with the
described work.
Principal Accountabilities:
75% - Plan, design, and execute fermentation related experimental plans in support of fermentation development and
physiological characterization of natural or genetically engineered microbial strains within a cross-functional team
structure.
10% - Documentation of experimental data, organization of results into technical reports, and presentation of findings
to stakeholders.
10% - Contribute to project plans, timelines, and technical scope of new and existing projects.
5% - Stay current with scientific literature, scientific community, and nurture collaboration across the global Bio R&D
team.
Qualifications
Required:
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M.S. in Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related discipline or B.S. in aforementioned
disciplines with 3+ years of work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of microbial process development and microbial physiology
Ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpret results
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated capability to actively participate in a multidisciplinary and geographically diverse team
Demonstrated commitment to safety in the job environment
Support and nurture collaboration in a multifunctional team
Ability to travel up to 20%
Desired:
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Experience in developing and improving microbial fermentation processes
Experience in the physiological characterization of microbial organisms using bench-scale bioreactors
Experience with fermentation piloting, scale-up, and technology transfer to industrial settings
Cargill is an EEO/AA employer.
Job
Research and Development
Primary Location
US-MN-Minneapolis
Schedule
Full-time
Job Type
Standard
Shift
Day Job