Process Engineer, Lyophilization and Spray Drying
Job Description
Introduction:
Our client is a is a leader in the development of sustainable and innovative biotech solutions. One of their competencies is as a manufacturer of flavors and ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers. We are looking to hire an experienced Process Engineer who will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and the scaling of the fermentation processes for the production of high-value bio-products. We would like to hire someone with at least 3 years of hands on experience working with spray drying of liquids into powders and/or the freeze drying process. The successful candidate should have some commercial experience in microbiology, fermentation, and bioprocess engineering, with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Prior experience working with spray dry towers is a must. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Hands-on experience with spray dry towers and/or commercial cryopreservation / freeze drying techniques (lyophilization) with food, flavors, or biopharmaceutical products
- Yield optimization – media optimization, survivability optimization, process design
- Familiarity with process scale-up and technology transfer is preferred.
- Experience working in the food, nutritional, or biopharmaceutical industries
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and team collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus, generous PTO, Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K, and relocation assistance for the successful candidate. You must currently live and work inside the USA in order to be qualified for this job. US Citizens or US Permanent Residents preferred. Sponsorship is NOT being offered for this role. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
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