Research Associate II - Downstream Process Development

Pivot Bio Invitation(15 days ago)

St. Louis, MOOnsiteFull TimeMedior$64,000 - $80,000Research & Development

About this role

A Research Associate II at Pivot Bio will be part of the downstream process development team at the company’s new R&D campus in St. Louis, supporting formulation efforts to improve product quality, shelf-life, and crop nitrogen-use efficiency. The role sits within Pivot Bio’s Product Innovation organization and collaborates closely with fermentation process development and other R&D functions. Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company developing microbe-based fertilizer technologies to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers.

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Required Skills

Downstream Processing
Fermentation
Freeze Drying
Spray Drying
Microbiology
LIMS
Data Analysis
Troubleshooting
Aseptic Technique
Communication

Qualifications

BS in Life Sciences
BS in Food Science
BS in Biological Systems Engineering
BS in Biochemical Engineering

About Pivot Bio Invitation

pivotbio.com

Pivot Bio is an agricultural biotechnology company that develops microbial nitrogen solutions to help farmers improve crop productivity and sustainability. Their seed‑applied microbes deliver crop‑available nitrogen throughout the growing season, providing targeted, reliable nitrogen delivery that can reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers. Pivot Bio emphasizes farm profitability and environmental benefits — lower fertilizer inputs, reduced emissions, and agronomic support and data to help growers adopt their products.