Fermentation Scientist
FMC Corporation
Dato: for 1 dag siden
By: Hørsholm, Region Hovedstaden
Kontrakttype: Fuld tid
Job Title: (Senior) Fermentation Scientist
Location: Hørsholm, Denmark (FMC European Innovation Centre)
About The Role
We are seeking a hands-on (Senior) Fermentation Scientist to lead upstream process development and optimisation from lab to pilot scale. You will run laboratory-scale fermentation experiments, analyse data, and work closely with cross-functional teams to support scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing.
Who You Are
A proactive and collaborative scientist who thrives in a dynamic environment. You combine structured thinking with adaptability, and balance scientific depth with business priorities. You are confident working both independently and in teams and are eager to challenge the status quo to drive progress.
Key Responsibilities
FMC is a global agricultural sciences company advancing sustainable crop protection. At our European Innovation Centre, you’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team where innovation, ownership, and professional growth are encouraged.
If you’re passionate about fermentation science, enjoy rolling up your sleeves at the bench, and value the opportunity to take ownership and drive projects forward in a collaborative environment, you’ll fit right in with the Fermentation Development team.
Interested?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Location: Hørsholm, Denmark (FMC European Innovation Centre)
About The Role
We are seeking a hands-on (Senior) Fermentation Scientist to lead upstream process development and optimisation from lab to pilot scale. You will run laboratory-scale fermentation experiments, analyse data, and work closely with cross-functional teams to support scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing.
Who You Are
A proactive and collaborative scientist who thrives in a dynamic environment. You combine structured thinking with adaptability, and balance scientific depth with business priorities. You are confident working both independently and in teams and are eager to challenge the status quo to drive progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute microbial fermentations (1–10 L scale)
- Analyse data to improve productivity, strain performance, and process robustness
- Collaborate with strain engineering, downstream processing, and scale-up teams
- Develop scale-up and scale-down strategies for smooth technology transfer
- Mentor junior colleagues and promote best practices in fermentation science
- MSc or PhD in biotechnology, biochemical or chemical engineering (or similar)
- Extensive hands-on experience with laboratory-scale fermentation systems
- Solid knowledge of microbial physiology, process monitoring, and control
- Industrial experience with fermentation scale-up is a plus
- Experience with data tools (e.g. JMP, R, Power BI)
- Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
FMC is a global agricultural sciences company advancing sustainable crop protection. At our European Innovation Centre, you’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team where innovation, ownership, and professional growth are encouraged.
If you’re passionate about fermentation science, enjoy rolling up your sleeves at the bench, and value the opportunity to take ownership and drive projects forward in a collaborative environment, you’ll fit right in with the Fermentation Development team.
Interested?
We look forward to hearing from you.
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