Energy Jobline ZR — Chicago, IL
Pave Talent is recruiting a Senior/Principal Scientist for a Chicago biotech startup focused on a novel fungal fermentation-based protein ingredient. You will be the deep scientific authority on fungal physiology and submerged liquid fermentation, working in a small, engineer‑heavy team in a pilot plant setting.
Responsibilities include leading DOE-driven experiments, optimizing SmF strategies, and collaborating across process engineering and downstream teams to achieve cost-competitive,