Principal Engineer DSP 5176
Principal Engineer DSP 5176
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$ 160000 - 173000
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At Corbion we exist to champion preservation in all its forms preserving food and food production health and our planet.
Corbions Algae Ingredients business is based in California and leads the industry in developing new applications and markets for algaebased products. We have a range of sustainably produced algae products that deliver breakthrough innovations for human and animal nutrition.
An opportunity is available in our Downstream Processing R&D group located in Belmont CA to conduct downstream process development technology transfer and manufacturing support. As our next Principal Engineer Downstream Process Development (DSP) you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team focused on the development of new products and processes utilizing Corbions unique fermentation based technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform handson downstream processing (DSP) process research at lab scale to support commerciallyscalable product and process definition and development.
- Conduct handson DSP development in our Pilot Plant to deliver robust and scalable processes for the recovery of products of interest from microbial fermentation broth.
- Transfer processes to commercial scale at manufacturing facilities and support optimization of commercial scale production.
- Actively support cross functional projects in a project lead direct technical contributor or advisory role involving stakeholders across different sites.
- Work within a team framework with both individual responsibility and proactive support of other colleagues. Interact productively with R&D Pilot Plant Facilities and Manufacturing Groups across our global organization.
- Utilize theoretical unit operations principles to support experimental design. Perform mass and energy balances to support process design optimization and experimentation.
- Develop analytical methods required for process monitoring and product characterization; handson skills with instrumental analysis and wet chemistry.
- Generate experimental and prototype samples to support application and business development.
- Conduct process and/or equipment testing at Manufacturing sites and equipment vendor facilities.
- Maintain accurate documentation in laboratory notebook and/or batch records. Interpret and present experimental data to provide guidance for projects and process development.
- Author or review technical reports technology transfer documents SOPs and invention disclosures.
- Plan and coordinate external development projects with contract labs and vendors as needed.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to safety quality and accountability.
- Train mentor and potentially manage junior personnel
REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualified applicants will possess a B.S. MS or equivalent in Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering or a related field.
- 8 years industrial experience with relevant unit operations processing microbial fermentation broth biomass and derived products.
- Experience in development and scaleup/down of recovery processes from lab to pilot to production scale utilizing a wide range of unit operations.
- Experience in operating lab and pilotscale equipment used for processing microbial fermentation broth biomass and derived products.
- Expert knowledge of fundamental scientific principles and process engineering concepts.
- Experience with application of theoretical unit operation principles to support scaleup/down and technology transfer.
- Skillful in problemsolving and troubleshooting data equipment and procedures at various process scales.
- Exceptional attention to detail in the planning documentation and reporting of experimental work.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced and prioritychanging environment without sacrificing accuracy quality of work and safety.
- Ability to work both independently and as a key teammate within an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively convey scientific concepts and results to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Selfstarter who thinks with the end in mind and can successfully move projects to completion.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word Power Point and Visio and ability to learn other computer software as necessary.
- Knowledge of Statistical Design of Experiments and Statistics preferred.
- Travel required (international approx. 5 20.
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority performance and business or organizational needs. The base salary range for this role is $160000 to $173000.
About Corbion
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives and a leading supplier of emulsifiers functional enzyme blends minerals vitamins and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production health and our planet. For over 100 years we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety quality innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge we work sidebyside with customers to make our cuttingedge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food home & personal care animal nutrition pharmaceuticals medical devices and bioplastics. In 2024 Corbion generated annual sales of 1288.1 million and had a workforce of 2399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information:
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race color ethnicity veteran status religion national origin marital status political affiliation age sex sexual orientation handicapping condition membership in an organization or any other nonmerit factors.
Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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