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Actalent Microbiologist (PhD Or Masters Preferred) in St. Louis, Missouri
Description:
Our client is a start-up company helping Innovators revolutionize the landscape of agricultural crop protection, crop health, crop production, soil health and soil regeneration.
The mission for our highly experienced team is to accelerate the development of innovative Discovery Research candidates from around the world into sustainable formulated products that express their full performance potential using conventional and next generation delivery systems.
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated scientists to join our newly established Formulation R&D laboratory located in the Helix Center Biotech Incubator (1100 Corporate Square Dr, St. Louis MO). The facility in St. Louis is dedicated to testing for viability. They have a Sr Formulations Consultant who will they will work closely with to design experiments (not solely responsible for formulations but need to have an idea of how to set up experiments) to test for impact- what happens to the organism when exposed to light, heat, etc. using live active biologics
Key Responsibilities:
• Under the guidance of senior scientists, design, develop and optimize formulations of chemical and biological active ingredients such as micro-organisms, proteins, peptides, plant extracts, nature-derived or synthetic chemicals, etc.
• Plan and execute formulation R&D experimentations under the guidance of senior scientists to address key challenges identified for a specific project and stage such as formulation and active ingredient physical-chemical characteristics, stability, compatibility, and biological efficacy, etc.
• Follow established protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe and efficient laboratory practices.
• Record and document all experimental information including procedures, equipment, conditions, materials, quantities and raw data, etc., and organize, analyze, summarize and report the final results.
• Conduct searches to gather relevant scientific information and actively contribute to innovative approaches to address formulation and delivery challenges.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized laboratory environment. Prepare and sterilize glassware and lab equipment. Monitor and manage inventory levels.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members and customers. Present experimental results and progress in group discussions and project updates.
Skills:
Microbiology, Biology, viability testing
Top Skills Details:
Microbiology,Biology,viability testing
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
-Microbiology 5+ years most important
-Viability testing experience required
-Crop Science background strongly ordeal otherwise would need to make a pretty clear case for how it's transferrable(would consider pharma but would much prefer someone who has come from crop sci)- super ideal if they have some experience with formulations and/or experimental design at a start up or something along those lines- Formulations experience NOT required but helpful
-PhD ideal or Masters; would also do Bachelor's with experience
Experience Level:
Expert Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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