Research Scientist in Metabolic Engineering

at  FMC Corporation

THIS IS A 12 MONTHS TEMPORARY POSITION.

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. When addressing tomorrow’s challenges, we believe the status quo is not an option. FMC is committed to developing powerful solutions that are better for the planet than any that currently exists. Our innovative products integrate the best of synthetic and biological crop protection, plant health and nutrition, as well as precision agriculture technologies.

JOIN OUR RAPIDLY GROWING PHEROMONE TEAM

We are now looking for a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our Discovery and Design Team at FMC’s Pheromones Plant Health Division. Join us and become part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference in the world. We develop cutting-edge pheromone products designed to control insect pests in an environmentally friendly way.
With our supportive culture and commitment to employee growth and development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and advance your career. We will do our best to support you to reach your full potential. With a positive mindset and a can-do attitude, we know you’ll be an inspiration to those around you, driving our team to achieve even greater heights.
The Pheromones Team is currently based in Central Copenhagen but is expected to move into new laboratories at our European Innovation Center in Hørsholm, Denmark in 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a team player who’ll thrive in a give-and-take environment where we together create results. As you’ll be collaborating with many internal departments, good communications, intercultural and interpersonal skills are required.

The ideal candidate brings the following experiences and qualifications to the role:

• You hold a PhD Degree in Metabolic Engineering, Molecular Biology or Microbiology; or MSc degree with 5+ years of industrial experience in a relevant field
• You possess a good understanding of microbial physiology and/or metabolic engineering
• You are a curious out-of-the box thinker with a technical mindset and a constructive hands-on attitude.
• Juggling multiple projects at the same time comes natural to you
• You are a pragmatic perfectionist who can draw the line at “good enough”
• You like to take on challenges and responsibilities and do it with pride in a good job done, be it of practical or of theoretical nature
• You are comfortable with English being the main work-language at FMC

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Genetic design and construction of microbial strains to optimize production of chemicals
• To draft and execute the experimental designs
• Thorough recording and evaluation of experimental data
• To review and evaluate the academic literature and patent landscape
• To support IP filing

The ideal candidate brings the following experiences and qualifications to the role:

• You hold a PhD Degree in Metabolic Engineering, Molecular Biology or Microbiology; or MSc degree with 5+ years of industrial experience in a relevant field
• You possess a good understanding of microbial physiology and/or metabolic engineering
• You are a curious out-of-the box thinker with a technical mindset and a constructive hands-on attitude.
• Juggling multiple projects at the same time comes natural to you
• You are a pragmatic perfectionist who can draw the line at “good enough”
• You like to take on challenges and responsibilities and do it with pride in a good job done, be it of practical or of theoretical nature
• You are comfortable with English being the main work-language at FM