Caladan Bio is looking for a Fermentation Scientist to help us rigorously test, validate, and improve our cutting-edge benchtop bioreactor system. In this role, youll run microbial fermentationsup to 24 in parallel pushing our system to the extremes and helping shape the next generation of our products. Youll work closely with our engineering team, troubleshoot issues, and provide critical feedback on new features and functionality. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves fermentation, embraces new technology, and wants to make a lasting impact on the future of industrial biotechnology.
Caladan Bio is a startup based in Brooklyn NY that is building next generation benchtop bioreactor systems. Caladan is backed by venture firms Twelve Below, Lerer Hippeau, Collaborative Fund and Wireframe VC. Caladans mission is to enable industrial biology companies to scale up bio-based products by arming them with high-throughput bioreactors, designed to increase the amount of benchtop experiments they can run, getting their products to market faster.
What Youll Do
- Run multiple microbial fermentations in parallel using our benchtop bioreactors, testing them under real-world conditions.
- Optimize process parameters, monitor results, and adjust protocols to drive improved performance.
- Take samples and operate associated analytical equipment.
- Troubleshoot issues, identify areas for improvement, and provide actionable feedback to our engineering team.
- Suggest new features and product upgrades based on hands-on operational experience.
- Document findings, develop protocols, and share best practices to ensure consistent and scalable testing.
- Perform lab upkeep, including inventory management and ensuring cleanliness.
What Youll Bring
- 3+ years working in microbial fermentation, including hands-on experience running multiple benchtop fermentations simultaneously,
- BS in chemical engineering, biological engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, etc or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with standard fermentation organisms, process parameters, and analytical methods.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a willingness to get your hands dirty solving technology challenges.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other cross-functional team members.
- A driven self-starter who thrives in sometimes ambiguous situations.
Nice to have, but not required
- Experience with cell culture fermentation.
- Experience with automated sampling platforms.
- Ability to write and refine Python scripts to enhance process control, automation, and data analysis.
Whats in it for you
- Be part of an innovative team building next-generation biotech tools.
- Chance to work on cutting edge technology that will shape the future of biomanufacturing.
- Good medical, vision and dental coverage.
- Competitive compensation: the salary range for this position is $90,000-130,000