Research Associate / Senior Research Associate, Fermentation

Position At A Glance

Location: Morrisville/RTP, NC – On-Site 
Employment: Full-Time DMC Employee 
Compensation: RA: $64,000-$74,500 Sr. RA: $75,000-$87,000 annually, based on experience and position level
Benefits: Full DMC Employee Benefits 
Duration: 12-Month Project Position 
Anticipated Start: October 2026

About DMC Biotechnologies

DMC is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, CO, and RTP, NC. Our Dynamic Metabolic Control technology platform delivers robust and predictably scalable biocatalysts resulting in cost-competitive and sustainable processes for everyday chemicals. We are a multi-product bio-based chemical company, working ingeniously to reduce the cost of biochemicals for markets in animal feed, human nutrition, pharmaceutical materials, and chemical intermediates.

The Role

We are looking for a Research Associate to join our Fermentation team in RTP, NC.  This research associate will join a small, dedicated team responsible for demonstrating strain and process performance at bench scale, along with supporting technology transfer of strains and processes into and out of the team. Successful candidates will have prior experience in microbial fermentation, will be able to quickly learn new concepts that are specific to our technology and approach, and will be an exceptional team player.

Please note that this position is supported by grant funding and is initially offered for a 12-month term, subject to the terms and duration of the grant.

Responsibilities

• Bioreactor setup, monitoring, and turnaround.
• Analyze, summarize, and report on experiments.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and coordination of repairs as needed.
• Maintain excellent laboratory records and routine quality tracking.
• Maintenance of safe practices and work environment.

Qualifications

• Education:  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related field (Required)
• Experience:  Laboratory: 1 year (Required) 
• We prefer candidates with technical training in chemical engineering or bioprocessing.  In addition, we prefer candidates with experience in the following areas:
• Understanding of key chemical engineering principles that impact fermentation bioprocesses (e.g. mass transfer)
• Direct, hands-on experience with bench scale microbial fermentation (pilot scale is a plus)
• Direct, hands-on experience with aseptic technique
• Quantitative, data-driven analysis of experimental results and an analytical mind-set
• Experience in drafting and revising detailed SOPs and protocols
• Capability to manage multiple workflows and experiments within a single day
• Ability to effectively work in cross-disciplinary teams
• Must be a self-starter, motivated, scientifically curious, and collaborative.
• Flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) experience, especially LabGuru
• Direct experience in statistical analyses and Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Familiarity with Python or similar programming language preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups. 
  
Research shows that women and people of color tend not to apply to jobs unless they believe they are 100% qualified and apply to fewer senior-level positions. With that in mind, we encourage you to apply if you're not sure whether you meet our qualifications. We'd love to have the opportunity to consider you.