Ohly has a great opportunity for a R&D Technologist – Product Development to join our innovation team in Boyceville Wisconsin USA. R&D Technologist – Product Development is responsible for developing new yeast derivatives used in food, animal nutrition, and fermentation applications.

In this exciting role you will:

• Develop new products and processes based on yeast or other raw materials
• Independently conduct research projects: plan and execute experiments at lab and pilot scale
• Optimize existing production processes
• Apply biocatalytic processes (enzymes)
• Analyze products using chromatographic and photometric methods, including independent method development
• Functionally characterize new products (rheological analysis, nutritional properties, sensory evaluation)
• Independently research scientific literature
• Document and present experimental results within the company
• Continuously develop your skills to stay up to date with the latest technologies
• Expand our network of partners at universities, CDMOs, start-ups etc. and foster new collaborations
• Travel to existing/new partners in the US, participate at conferences/trade shows, etc. 
• Work closely with Ohly-colleagues from application in Chicago

You should have:

• Master of Science in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or equivalent
• Relevant professional experience
• Initial experience with statistical experimental design (DoE)
• Motivated and eager to learn continuously
• Analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in planning and conducting research projects
• Structured working style
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Nice to have:

• expertise in enzymatic catalysis is a plus

You are interested in this position? Then we look forward to receiving your application.