Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Engineer - Fermentation Process Development

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Engineer - Fermentation Process Development Kula Bio - 5.0 Natick, MA Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $145,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Design of manufacturing processes Engineering process optimization Process improvement Scalable systems Chemical scale-up projects Biochemical Engineering Policy & process development Doctor of Philosophy Technology transfer (scale-up process) Chemical engineering within biotechnology Bioprocessing Scalability Collaboration with manufacturing teams Senior level Research & development Manufacturing company experience Production troubleshooting Engineering manufacturing support Full Job Description Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Engineer - Fermentation Process Development Natick, MA | Kula Bio Scale breakthrough biology into real-world impact. Kula Bio is building a new platform for microbial bioinoculants that unlock nitrogen naturally - reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. We're at a critical stage of scale-out and looking for an MSAT Engineer to help transform our fermentation processes into robust, scalable production systems. What You'll Do Lead process transfer from R D to manufacturing and own improvements end-to-end Redesign fermentation workflows to improve operability, consistency, and scalability Optimize processes for yield, quality, and environmental performance Troubleshoot scale-up challenges and streamline production systems Partner with engineering firms, manufacturing, and quality teams to build reliable processes This is a core engineering role - your work directly determines how fast and effectively we scale. Who You Are PhD + ~5+ years in fermentation, bioprocessing, or biochemical engineering Deep hands-on experience with fermentation development and scale-up Strong problem solver comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments Experience simplifying complex processes without sacrificing performance

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background in ag biotech, bioinoculants, or nitrogen fixation Why Join Kula Bio Mission-driven work advancing sustainable agriculture High-impact role with direct ownership of scaling operations Work at the cutting edge of biology, engineering, and manufacturing

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$130,000 - $145,000 annually Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and qualifications Benefits Kula Bio offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and company holidays Retirement savings plan Additional wellness and employee support programs (Full benefits details provided during the hiring process.) Equal Opportunity Kula Bio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.