Sr. Fermentation Process Engineer

Great opportunity with leader in biotech/ nutraceutical development.  Looking for candidate with leadership abilities for new product / process transfer

**** Position is responsible for developing, supporting, and optimizing fermentation processes, equipment and related technologies at LARGE SCALE manufacturing facility.  Microorganisms include:  algae, bacteria, fungi, and yeast.

****Key experience is:  LARGE SCALE FERMENTATION manufacturing process.   This is a LEAD ENGINEERING position in the Technical Support Group.

DUTIES:

-       Responsible for process development (fermentation) and technology transfer between R & D and manufacturing, process optimization and manufacturing new products (start-up).

-       Responsible for developing, supporting, and optimizing fermentation processes at a LARGE SCALE manufacturing facility.  

-       Actively lead fermentation development and continuous improvement activities.   Fermentation process includes:  fermenters, chilled water, agitators, sterile feed systems, gas scrubbers, pH control, automated controls.

-       Lead tech transfer projects, successfully introducing new fermentation processes into large scale manufacturing facility.

-       Provide technical support for fermentation processes as needed, using education and experience to provide technical guidance and troubleshooting advice to manufacturing departments.

-       Conduct laboratory and pilot scale experiments to evaluate and develop new technologies. 

-       Collect data and analyze; generate and clearly communicate sound recommendations and conclusions to be used by management and other engineering teams.

-       Develop standard operating procedures and revision of existing procedures as needed.

-       Develop innovative methods for improvement of existing processes and equipment.

Qualifications:

-       BS or MS in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering with 8 + years fermentation process engineering, experience in pilot plant and production at large scale manufacturing facility in a hands-on capacity, using analytical and microbiological skills.

-       Experience with process automation and instrumentation required; experience with large scale fermenters preferred.

-       Ability to use advanced statistical analysis for biological data and process monitoring. 

-       Familiarity with cCMP practices.

-       Biochemistry / microbiology background and specific process experience in fermentation operations - food, beverage, medical, biotech

-       Experience with toll / contract manufacturer is ideal. 

 

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