Bioprocess Engineer​/Scientist Fermentation San Leandro, CA area!

Bioprocess Engineer / Scientist

The Bioprocess Engineer / Scientist is an experienced chemical engineer, biochemist or related occupation that is responsible for the safe operation of fermentation systems in the company. This role would play a significant part in optimizing the processes of fermentation delivery.

This role is actively responsible to:

• Apply engineering principles, research theories, and models to design and plan experiments and research activities related to bioreactors and/or fermentation.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize bioreactors and/or fermenters.
• Install, setup, and commission laboratory scale bioreactors.
• Communicate findings to internal project teams, management, and external stakeholders
• Write and review technical documentation including reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and engineering design packages
• Preparing and giving presentations to internal teams, clients, and potential investors
• Review literature and journal articles to inform program efforts
• Understand and execute on installation, commissioning, and start-up of fermentation lines.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Management of Change (MoC) systems specific to the fermentation operations.
• Maintain safety in the operation of fermenters/bioreactors and support Project Safety Management (PSM) for the facility.

About You

• Chemical or biochemical engineering degree with 5+ years of experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, biofuel, or food fermentation operations role.
• Expertise in cGMP food and/or pharmaceutical operations.
• Able to recognize when optimization, correction, or custom changes are necessary - ability to troubleshoot and manage operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to act proactively to create exceptional experiences for internal and external audiences.
• Possess a customer first mentality with all stakeholders.
• Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate with tangible and lasting shaping of core values and standards.
• Experience in gas fermentation is an asset.
• Experience with managing and safely using hazardous gases and high-pressure systems is an asset. Understands chemical reactions and engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in building a supply chain from scratch is an asset but not required.
• Professional experience in roles requiring both independent creativity and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.