Senior Research Associate – Downstream Process Development
Pivot Bio
About this role
Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company developing microbial-based fertilizer solutions to improve crop nitrogen-use efficiency. The company is hiring a Senior Research Associate to join its downstream process development team at the new R&D campus in St. Louis, MO. The role sits within the Product Innovation organization and supports development efforts for live-microbe product formats and shelf-life improvement.
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About Pivot Bio
pivotbio.comPivot 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.
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About Pivot Bio
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$72k – $90k
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