What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioprocess Engineer-Fermentation position at Microbial Discovery Group?
Job Description
Job Description
About Us :
Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&D-driven product development and Bacillus fermentation 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 world’s 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 scale-up fermentation processes and will be responsible for scale-up 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 execution of facility expansion activities. This includes participating in equipment installations, validation, and start-up.
- 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.
Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Education, Training, Experience
5 years of relevant experience.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements :
Safety Requirements :
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