RESEARCH SCIENTIST
BIO-CAT, located in central Virginia, is a growing biotech company and research facility providing the latest enzyme technology and custom formulations to our customers within the industrial, food & beverage, and agriculture markets. We are currently hiring for a Research Scientist in our Research and Development laboratory.
The primary duties of the Research Scientist will be:
- Develop new applications, products, and procedures
- Design, develop, conduct and review experiments in order to develop new or alternative products for digestive and gastrointestinal health.
Additional duties will include:
- Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products or processes
- Work on customer projects
- Generate and record data, perform statistical analyses, and maintain/record documentation.
- Share data with R&D team and stakeholders as assigned
- Lead or participate on product development teams
- Assist in patent work, technical assessments, scientific manuscripts and presentations, claims substantiation reports, and marketing collateral
- Occasional travel to tradeshows, research conferences, universities, and customer/partner meetings
- Serve as support to sales staff and provide technical service, training and support as required
Education: Masters or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nutrition Science, Physiology, Food Sciences, Biology or related field – PhD preferred.
Required Skills:
- Experience with statistical analysis
- Previous industry experience for Masters (3-5 yrs.) and PhD (1-2 yrs.)
Preferred skills:
- Liquid chromatography and/or mass spectrometry experience preferred
- Other applicable skills include:
- Design of experiments
- Knowledge of enzymes
- Attention to details and organization
- Good oral and written communication skills
BIO-CAT offers competitive compensation and our employees enjoy a great benefits package and may include a relocation package as applicable. Send resume and cover letter to tammyp@bio-cat.com
You must be authorized to work in the United States.