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Our highly innovative technology allows us to harness existing energy from biomass and convert it to superior performance fuels and propellants across aviation, aerospace, and defense applications.\nWe are a team of engineers, scientists, and operators driven by performance, innovation, and national security impact focused on building scalable, domestic energy solutions that power the future of propulsion. CycloKinetics is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.\nJob Summary:\nCycloKinetics is looking for an experienced Scientist - Quantitative Physiologist to lead research efforts in the physiological characterization of target strains to guide optimization of performance in large scale fermentation. This person will be hands-on in the generation of extensive metabolic data sets from bioreactors while applying cutting-edge modeling approaches for data analysis.\nEssential Functions & Responsibilities: \nPerform an “in depth” physiological characterization of target strains by using highly instrumented lab-scale bioreactors, including batch, fed-batch, and continuous modes.\nWork with analytical chemistry team to measure metabolic products using HPLC, GC-MS, or other analytical approaches.\nModel yeast fermentation kinetics, nutrient uptake, and growth rates using data from bioreactors.\nOptimize feeding strategies based on metabolic demand, carbon flux, and oxygen transfer limitations.\nCollaborate with metabolic engineering team to identify targets for strain development.\nInform high-throughput screening development in collaboration with metabolic engineering team.\nWork independently and assist in management of the research activities within the group.\nDesign and implement experimental strategies.\nParticipate actively in project meetings and communicate research results verbally and in writing.\nMaintain accurate and complete laboratory records, including notebooks, test results, and data, in accordance with company guidelines on documentation, storage, and control.\nStay current with technological advancements and apply new methods to enhance process efficiency.\nMust be able to function within a team environment.\nResponsible for supporting daily R&D processes involving the handling, preparation, and management of various chemical substances using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).\nSafely handle, measure, mix, and transport chemical substances in accordance with established procedures using appropriate PPE.\nOperate and maintain equipment used in chemical processing and testing.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nEducation and Experience:\nA Ph.D. in biotechnology, microbiology, chemical engineering or a closely related field with at least three years of experience in an industrial setting performing experiments with yeast strains at various scales in batch and continuous modes.A Master’s degree in biotechnology, microbiology, chemical engineering or a closely related field will be considered with at least eight years’ experience in an industrial setting performing experiment with yeast strains at various scales in batch and continuous modes.\n\nRequirements: \nExtensive hands-on experience with aerobic lab-scale bioreactors (fed-batch and/or continuous).\nStrong understanding of yeast physiology and central carbon/respiratory metabolism.\nDemonstrated experience analyzing fermentation data to extract growth kinetics, substrate uptake rates, and metabolic behavior.\nProficiency in data analysis and quantitative modeling.\nExperience with metabolic flux analysis, flux balance analysis, or related approaches.\nFamiliarity with analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS) for metabolite quantification/profiling.\nExperience interpreting omics datasets (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to understand cellular physiology.\nAbility to interpret off-gas analysis (OUR, CER, RQ) and connect gas exchange data to metabolic and respiratory state.\nDemonstrated success in troubleshooting fermentation experiments, with a focus on identifying biological and metabolic root causes.\nAbility to design hypothesis-driven experiments and translate results into insights for strain improvement.\nStrong communication skills and ability to independently plan and execute research activities. \nPhysical Demands: \nFrequent lifting and moving of items up to fifty (50) pounds, bending, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, pulling, prolonged standing or sitting may be required. 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All employment decisions at CycloKinetics are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.\nWe’re looking for detail-oriented team members who pride themselves on solving problems while bringing positive energy and strong communication skills to the table. 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