Process Development Associate 2 - South San Francisco, United States - corbion

corbion

Verified Company

South San Francisco, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handson role in the setup, operation, and cleaning of bench and pilot scale equipment, with focus on downstream recovery processes from fermentation broth through final product.
Work on lab and pilotscale processes including evaporation, drying, particle size reduction, solidliquid and liquidliquid extractions, filtration, separation, chemical modification, etc. Operate lab and pilot equipment and processes independently and with supervision.
Follow best practices and Standard Operating Procedures to conduct activities, which includes weighing out chemicals to prepare mixtures following detailed instructions.
Maintain inventory of materials and supplies as needed for operational activities.
Adhere to facility safety practices to ensure safe operations.
Conduct maintenance activities on relevant equipment: disassemble and reassemble pumps, centrifuges, homogenizers, filters, process piping, and other equipment of moderate complexity. Service equipment as needed to maintain in good working order. Communicate with vendors as needed to conduct equipment maintenance and support activities.
Assist in installation of new equipment or modification of existing equipment.
Conduct analytical methods required to monitor processes and materials.
Document detailed observations of experiments, record data and assist with the analysis of results. Identify deviations with experiments and seeks appropriate advice to resolve.
Write test protocols, SOP's and reports.
Work within a cross functional team which includes Downstream Process Development, R&D, and Facilities with individual and teambased responsibilities.
Maintains process area and equipment in good working order.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified applicants will possess a AA or BA/BS in a technical field (biotechnology, engineering, microbiology, etc.) with 2+ years' experience OR at least 5 years relevant experience with technical industrial setting.
Prefer experience in operating and maintaining lab and pilotscale process equipment (pumps, centrifuges, dryers, etc.).
Demonstrated handson mechanical skills with maintenance of industrial equipment of moderate complexity (bioprocessing equipment and utility systems).
Handson skills with instrumental analysis and wet chemistry preferred.
Must be able to lift 2040 lbs and safely move portable tanks ranging in size from L.
Able to stand for long periods at a time while monitoring operations and performing tasks.
Experience with following Standard Operating Procedures for routine work and receive instructions for new processes.
Communicate clearly and effectively with team.
Capable of working in a fast paced environment without sacrificing accuracy, quality of work, and safety.
Proficiency with windows computers using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and other routine software.
Work Monday through Friday with occasional weekends and shifted work schedules
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 employee's 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 $68,000 to $85,000._

About Corbion
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 non-merit factors.

Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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