As a Sr. Fermentation Engineer, you'll play a key role in advancing cutting-edge fermentation technologies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to innovate and optimize industrial-scale microbial fermentation processes, driving improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and product quality. You'll be at the forefront of exciting new developments, mentoring a team of specialists and interns while delivering impactful solutions to shape the future of fermentation science.Key Responsibilities:
- Champion safety and environmental policies to ensure a secure and sustainable workplace.
- Track and analyze fermentation batch data to unlock new ways of enhancing yield and quality.
- Lead innovative lean manufacturing projects that boost efficiency and reduce waste.
- Develop and implement creative solutions to optimize fermentation, recovery, and formulation processes.
- Keep production batch records, SOPs, and training manuals up-to-date for continuous improvement.
- Tackle troubleshooting challenges, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions that push the boundaries of what's possible.
- Spearhead cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality or yield.
- Ensure optimal performance of fermentation equipment, maximizing output and reliability.
- Provide technical leadership and hands-on training to inspire production teams.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, introducing cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
- Drive capital investments and technical advancements to propel process improvements.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on exciting new product development initiatives.
- Craft and execute robust process validation procedures.
- Experiment with ways to boost product quality, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop advanced statistical models to fine-tune process optimization.
- Embrace additional responsibilities as the role evolves and grows.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS in chemical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field (MS or Ph.D. preferred).
- Hands-on experience in industrial-scale microbial fermentation is a strong advantage.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills that inspire collaboration.
- Ability to thrive both independently and within a diverse, cross-functional team.
- Proficiency in computer skills; knowledge of process control and automation is a plus.
- Experience in Six Sigma and process optimization adds an extra edge.
- Flexibility to work off-shift and weekends as needed for critical operations.