Ohly has a great opportunity for a R&D Technologist – Product Development to join our innovation team in Boyceville Wisconsin USA. R&D Technologist – Product Development is responsible for developing new yeast derivatives used in food, animal nutrition, and fermentation applications.
In this exciting role you will:
- Develop new products and processes based on yeast or other raw materials
- Independently conduct research projects: plan and execute experiments at lab and pilot scale
- Optimize existing production processes
- Apply biocatalytic processes (enzymes)
- Analyze products using chromatographic and photometric methods, including independent method development
- Functionally characterize new products (rheological analysis, nutritional properties, sensory evaluation)
- Independently research scientific literature
- Document and present experimental results within the company
- Continuously develop your skills to stay up to date with the latest technologies
- Expand our network of partners at universities, CDMOs, start-ups etc. and foster new collaborations
- Travel to existing/new partners in the US, participate at conferences/trade shows, etc.
- Work closely with Ohly-colleagues from application in Chicago
You should have:
- Master of Science in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or equivalent
- Relevant professional experience
- Initial experience with statistical experimental design (DoE)
- Motivated and eager to learn continuously
- Analytical mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in planning and conducting research projects
- Structured working style
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Nice to have:
- expertise in enzymatic catalysis is a plus
You are interested in this position? Then we look forward to receiving your application.