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Job Title: Scientist - FermentationJob Description

The Fermentation Scientist will support upstream process development, scale-up, and manufacturing operations for microbial fermentation within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. As part of the MSAT team, this role bridges process science and manufacturing, ensuring robust, efficient, and compliant fermentation processes for clinical and commercial production.

Responsibilities

+ Support the design, execution, and analysis of microbial fermentation experiments to aid process optimization and troubleshooting.

+ Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support tech transfer, scale-up, and routine production.

+ Monitor and interpret fermentation data to ensure process consistency and identify areas for improvement.

+ Author and review technical documentation, including protocols, reports, and SOPs.

+ Support investigations, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Maintain and operate bioreactors (glass and stainless steel) and associated upstream equipment to meet project needs.

+ Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with bioreactor and fermentation processes.

+ 2-5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated biopharma industry.

+ Hands-on experience with stainless steel and glass bioreactors.

+ Comfortable working with bacterial and biohazardous materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in a life science field or in chemical engineering.

+ Experience in bacterial fermentation, process development, and cell culture.

Work Environment

The role is based in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment within the MSAT lab area and process development lab, with associated office space. The schedule comprises a standard 40-hour work week with evening shift coverage for larger-scale overnight runs, not occurring every night. The typical schedule is Monday to Friday, first shift, but flexibility is required for monitoring the bacterial fermentation process overnight based on business needs. The schedule is always mapped out in advance, so you will know what days overnight monitoring will be required for planning.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sanford, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.