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Contract Fermentation Scientist

Planet Pharma

Reference: 631137Posted: 2026-09-22Location: South San Francisco, CaliforniaCompany: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io ResponsibilitiesDesign, execute, and optimize E. coli fermentation processes at bench and pilot scales.Drive process improvements to increase yield, consistency, and scalability.Develop clear experimental plans; analyze and interpret data; generate thorough technical documentation and reports.Generate documentation to support downstream GLP studies and potential technology transfer to external partners.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across biology, analytics, and process development.Required QualificationsPhD in a relevant field.Significant hands-on experience with bacterial fermentation and bioreactorsStrong experimental design and data analysis skills.Excellent communication and technical writing skills.Comfortable working in a cross-functional environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience scaling processes from bench to pilot or manufacturing scale.Molecular cloning and construct design experience is a plus.

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