Midwest Bioprocessing Center (MBC) is an innovative biotechnology company developing sustainable specialty ingredients, glycochemicals, and advanced biomanufacturing technologies. MBC has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Ph.D. scientist to help advance our research programs, support commercialization, and contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding company.
Working within a small multidisciplinary team, you will contribute across synthetic chemistry, enzyme engineering, biocatalysis, fermentation, glycochemistry, synthetic biology, machine learning–enabled molecule discovery, and product development. The position is particularly well suited for an early-career Ph.D. scientist seeking exceptional opportunities for responsibility, scientific leadership, publications, intellectual property development, and career growth.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (Synthetic Organic Chemistry preferred), Biochemistry, Glycochemistry,
Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with strong synthetic chemistry skills. - Analytical Expertise. HPLC / UPLC, LC-MS / LC-MS/MS, NMR (data interpretation/troubleshooting)
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Good/strong scientific publication record commensurate with experience
- Experience independently planning and executing research projects
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary startup environment
Other Related/Desired Experience
Other Related/Desired Experience
- Process development, scale-up, and downstream purification
- Experimental design and Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Carbohydrate synthesis (mono- and oligosaccharides)
- Polymer chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Synthetic Biology/Metabolic engineering
- Fermentation
- Enzyme engineering
- Protein expression and purification
- Cell-free biocatalysis
- GMP-regulated processes
Personal Characteristics
We are seeking a self-motivated scientist who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and thrives in a collaborative startup environment. The successful candidate will work closely with company leadership while contributing to both internal R&D and commercial programs. The position offers opportunities for scientific leadership, publications, intellectual property development, grant participation, and long-term career growth. Candidates with strong synthetic chemistry or glycochemistry experience are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.
This position is based in Peoria, Illinois.
To apply, send resume to hiring@midwestbioprocessing.com
