Fermentation Scientist

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of scientific and engineering backgrounds and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Bridgewater NJ

Workplace type: Hybrid- 4 days on site/1day remote

Ingredion is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Fermentation Scientist to join our biotransformation team. As a fermentation scientists you will work cross-functionally with other scientist and engineer colleagues to develop innovative fermentation processes to accelerate our product innovation pipeline and support the growth of our business sectors.

The Fermentation Scientist will reports to the Senior Manager Biotransformation and has experience in bench and pilot scale fermentation processes; has an agile and business orientated mindset to expedite the process/product commercialization for novel ingredients.

What you will do:

• Development and optimize industrial fermentation DSP and formulation processes for a wide range of microbes and products (yeast bacteria filamentous fungi)
• Plan and execute fermentation experimental design (Lab pilot & industrial scale) ensuring safety effectiveness and efficiency
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to execute high-impact projects
• Manage CROs/CMOs for project-related tasks to meet timelines
• Be Involved in manufacturing infrastructure development and upgrade including unit operation design in-line process monitoring & automation data management systems.
• Prepare technical experimental reports techno-economic feasibility assessments for communicating work outcomes and future recommendations.
• Keep abreast with literature and new technologies related to fermentation processes

What you will bring:

• MSc or PhD degree in fermentation sciences/engineering; biotechnology; microbiology; biochemistry or related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience as Fermentation Scientists or Engineer developing/optimizing fermentation processes with different microbes (yeast bacteria filamentous fungi); including scale-up and scale-down processes
• In-depth knowledge of microbial fermentations at bench and pilot scales
• Hands-on experience using benchtop fermenters microbiological techniques downstream processes and statistical tools
• Experience with scale-up is a plus
• Applied knowledge in microbial physiology chemistry enzymology physics statistics fermenter / bioreactor design process data analytics control and automation
• Solid knowledge of bioreactors and microbial metabolic pathways
• Understanding of modern molecular biology strain and enzyme engineering

Who you are:

• Curious and self-motivated
• Excellent with cross-functional work
• Self-motivated engaged and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Ensures Compliance with laws and internal policies

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally (add/remove depending on role)
• Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.