Fermentation Scientist Manager, Biosciences
The Mosaic CompanyDurham
Posted November 25, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Mosaic is a global leader in the crop nutrient industry — the only company with the ability to produce and deliver two vital crop nutrients, phosphate and potash, on a massive scale. Mosaic engages in every phase of crop nutrition, from the mining of resources to the production of crop nutrients, feed and industrial products for customers around the globe.
Job Description
The Fermentation Scientist Manager will support and conduct fermentation process development, provide technical expertise, and partner with stakeholders to ensure process quality specifications are met.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fermentation Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biotechnology
- 7+ years of fermentation experience in academic or industrial setting
- Experience in biotech and/or agriculture companies
- Strong background in fermentation media development and Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies
- Demonstrated success in transferring fermentation processes to toll manufacturing partners
- Hands-on experience scaling fermentation processes from lab or pilot scale to commercial production
