Description

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Engineer - Fermentation Process Development

Natick, MA | Kula Bio

Scale breakthrough biology into real-world impact.
Kula Bio is building a new platform for microbial bioinoculants that unlock nitrogen naturally - reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. We’re at a critical stage of scale-out and looking for an MSAT Engineer to help transform our fermentation processes into robust, scalable production systems.

What You’ll Do

Lead process transfer from R&D to manufacturing and own improvements end-to-end
Redesign fermentation workflows to improve operability, consistency, and scalability
Optimize processes for yield, quality, and environmental performance
Troubleshoot scale-up challenges and streamline production systems
Partner with engineering firms, manufacturing, and quality teams to build reliable processes

This is a core engineering role - your work directly determines how fast and effectively we scale.

Who You Are

PhD + ~5+ years in fermentation, bioprocessing, or biochemical engineering
Deep hands-on experience with fermentation development and scale-up
Strong problem solver comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments
Experience simplifying complex processes without sacrificing performance
Bonus: background in ag biotech, bioinoculants, or nitrogen fixation

Why Join Kula Bio

Mission-driven work advancing sustainable agriculture
High-impact role with direct ownership of scaling operations
Work at the cutting edge of biology, engineering, and manufacturing

Compensation

Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 annually
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and qualifications

Benefits

Kula Bio offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and company holidays
Retirement savings plan
Additional wellness and employee support programs

(Full benefits details provided during the hiring process.)

Equal Opportunity

Kula Bio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

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