Associate Scientist - Strain Engineering
At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.
For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to join the Strain Development team within Plant Health Research. This role focuses on engineering microbial strains to support industrial fermentation and the development of new sustainable products. You will work closely with scientists across disciplines to advance both development and early-stage discovery projects.
Location: Hørsholm, Denmark (European Innovation Centre)
Main Responsibilities:
- Construct and optimise yeast strains using molecular biology techniques.
- Support small-scale cultivation experiments to evaluate strain performance.
- Document experimental work in Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN).
- Analyse results and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
- Identify and implement improvements to experimental methods and workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strain development projects.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Mandatory Requirements:
- BSc or MSc in biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. cloning, PCR).
- Practical experience working with microorganisms in a laboratory setting.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Skills Required
- BSc or MSc in biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. cloning, PCR)
- Practical experience working with microorganisms in a laboratory setting
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
What We Do
FMC Corporation is an US-based chemical manufacturing company producing solutions for the agricultural, textile, and healthcare industries. FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC’s innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically without compromising safety or the environment. With approximately 6,400 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more.
