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Application Scientist - Yeast

Phibro Animal Health
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded organization with a rich history spanning nearly 100 years of service. The Company is a global manufacturer of medicated feed additives, feed ingredients, advanced nutrition solutions, vaccines and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. Phibro's revenues are in excess of $820 million, and are supported by over 1500 employees worldwide.

Phibro's Ethanol Performance (EPG) business helps to optimize customers' plant operations through the highest quality products.

The Application Scientist - Yeast is an integral part of our Laboratory Services team based out of our US - St. Paul, MN site.

Position Details

The -Application Scientist - Yeast is an integral part of our Phibro Ethanol team based out of our Diagnostic Laboratory in St. Paul, MN. Phibro Ethanol is looking for a dynamic individual with a strong knowledge and experience within enzymes for the fuel ethanol industry, as Scientist - Biochemist, to support the continuous growth of the Phibro Ethanol business in North America.

  • In this position as a -Application Scientist - Yeast, you will work in close collaboration with our Phibro Ethanol development team and field colleagues to develop yeast and enzyme products used within ethanol and starch conversion applications.
  • You will mainly serve our internal stakeholders with technical support and documentation on enzyme products; however, you should also expect to be involved in selected customer opportunities.

Through collaboration with the Phibro Ethanol team, you will be responsible for the development of solid technical knowledge of the enzyme product portfolio to gain customer confidence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide ethanol customers with application support related to our solutions with a specific focus on yeast for fermentation applications. The customer base will be mainly ethanol producers.
  • Provide technical support in close cooperation with the sales and technical service teams, product manager, and your colleagues in the Phibro Ethanol development team, including different customer facing activities such as customer visits / virtual calls as well as technical backup to our sales force.
  • Be creative and explore the use of different analytical tools to screen and select strains.
  • Plan, design and execute systematic experiments in our development lab including evaluation of the results to optimize the product performance.
  • Document the effect of our yeast portfolio in technical reports as well as present data via presentation for customers and internal colleagues.
  • Assist in exploring and evaluating new business opportunities and identify key success factors to win business together with sales team and business lead.
  • Participate in customer development projects as well as concepts and internal development projects.
  • Assist in the development and documentation of yeast products throughout the commercialization process, including technical documentation, marketing material, presentations, post-launch support, invention disclosures and patents.
  • Up to 20% travel may be required.
  • Key Competencies

    Collaborative

    Communicating Effectively

    Delivering High Quality Work

    Displaying Technical Expertise

    Following Policies and Procedures

    Managing Time

    Prioritizing and Organizing Work

    Working Safely

    Delivering Results

    Skills

    Extremely high level of attention to detail and high standard of quality.

    Must be accurate, detail-oriented and thorough.

    Able to develop and maintain detailed records.

    Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate verbally and in writing with others in an objective and cooperative manner.

    Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

    Advanced computer skills sufficient to use office productivity software and create presentations, flowcharts, graphs, etc.

    Must demonstrate computer skills sufficient to complete assigned responsibilities.

    A motivated self-starter, work well in groups and demonstrate excellent customer service.

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in microbiology, biochemistry, bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, or related field. Candidates with an equivalent educational background and extensive hands-on experience in the ethanol industry are also encouraged to apply.
  • 2-5 years of experience in product development or a related function within a related industrial enzyme supplier or the ethanol industry. A proven interest and knowledge in the specific field is required.
  • Experience or competencies in the use of industrial enzymes will be considered a significant advantage.
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
  • Physical Requirements

    Required to sit frequently

    Required to stand frequently

    Required to walk frequently

    Required to talk or hear constantly

    Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

    Business Unit : Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition

    Division : Ethanol Performance Group

    Department : Laboratory Services

    Location : US - St. Paul, MN

    Work Schedule : Monday - Friday (Standard Work hours)

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