Bioprocess Engineer-Fermentation
Bioprocess Engineer-Fermentation
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16-03-2025
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Job Description
About Us:
Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&Ddriven product development andBacillusfermentation company. We apply Real Science to a Trusted Process yielding Proven Success for our partners. At MDG we recognize the need for sustainable solutions to the worlds largest problems and we work to solve them as part of our mission to Feed Clean Save the World. As a member of our team your ideas and innovations are integral to who we are. Come grow with us!
Position Summary:
The Bioprocess Engineer must possess a strong foundation in optimizing and developing scaleup fermentation processes and will be responsible for scaleup technology transfer from lab/pilot scale to manufacturing. The position will collaborate with multiple departments to investigate and help resolve problems in fermentation freeze drying spray drying and other downstream manufacturing processes and equipment.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&Ddriven product development andBacillusfermentation company. We apply Real Science to a Trusted Process yielding Proven Success for our partners. At MDG we recognize the need for sustainable solutions to the worlds largest problems and we work to solve them as part of our mission to Feed Clean Save the World. As a member of our team your ideas and innovations are integral to who we are. Come grow with us!
Position Summary:
The Bioprocess Engineer must possess a strong foundation in optimizing and developing scaleup fermentation processes and will be responsible for scaleup technology transfer from lab/pilot scale to manufacturing. The position will collaborate with multiple departments to investigate and help resolve problems in fermentation freeze drying spray drying and other downstream manufacturing processes and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Scale up fermentation freeze drying and spray drying processes from lab/pilot scale to manufacturing.
- Work closely with multiple departments to identify and implement process innovations that will increase production yields equipment reliability and overall process performance.
- Develop and execute scalable bioreactor operating and control strategies. Working knowledge of batch fed batch and continuous fermentation is desired.
- Operate and conduct routine maintenance of fermentation laboratory equipment.
- Utilize pilot process data for developing operational narratives.
- Troubleshoot and provide active support to resolve issues in manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with Quality Control and Research & Development teams to create SOPs for existing and new processes.
- Conduct detailed analysis compile and report experimental results to the manufacturing team.
- Assist with commissioning planning and of facility expansion activities. This includes participating in equipment installations validation and startup.
- Keep up to date on current literature and trends in the state of the art of fermentation freeze drying spray drying and downstream processing.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Depth of experience working and succeeding in a document change controlled regulated cGMP production environment.
- Ability to utilize P&IDs and understand or rapidly learn basic function and mission critical parameters of most processing equipment and automation.
- Handson mechanical aptitude and engineering skill.
- Very meticulous and methodical in problem solving validation and root cause analysis.
- Detailoriented with proven organization and coordination skills and continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work as a part of inter and intradepartmental teams and change review board.
- Position is onsite and involves travel to MDGs fermentation and production facilities.
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering Biotechnology and > 5 years of relevant experience.
- Chemical process biotech fermentation or pharmaceutical engineering environments.
- Handson experience with bioreactors centrifuges freeze dryers and spray dryers.
- Working knowledge of batch fed batch and continuous fermentation.
- Majority of work is conducted in a laboratory environment and may include occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
- Work includes lifting (up to 30 lbs. and frequent use of hands for handling objects tools and controls.
- May be exposed to airborne particles and chemicals used in fermentation production facilities.
- Mandated use of companyissued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Adherence to all company safety procedures and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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