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    Downstream Processing Engineer - San Diego, United States - ZymoChem

    ZymoChem
    ZymoChem San Diego, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    About ZymoChem

    Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.

    ZymoChem is breakthrough science for a fossil-free future. We accelerate the transition to a real-zero economy by developing bio-based materials for everyday products. Our platform is powered by proprietary carbon conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials while radically minimizing CO2 loss during the production phase.

    ZymoChem recently closed a $21 million Series A round of fundraising to support the launch of our first high-performance material and to advance our first partnered product to commercial scale. In addition to this funding from premier domestic & international venture capital firms, we are also supported by existing revenues from commercial partnerships with world-leading companies and funding from multiple government awards, including a 2023 $4MM grant from the Department of Energy.

    With a plan to double our team in , we seek candidates who are motivated by science & innovation and have a passion to push the boundaries of materials performance. We are collaborative, multidisciplinary, and relentlessly committed to creating a chemicals, materials, and products industry in tune with the 21st century.

    Our Mission: To catalyze a real-zero economy with drop-in, bio-based solutions.

    Our Vision: To live in a world in which the goods we depend on every day are bio-manufactured from 100% renewable materials and designed for a sustainable economy - without compromise.

    Our Values: Lead with Compassion, Aspire Collectively, Evolve Continuously, Innovate with Impact, Scale Sustainably

    Position Summary

    ZymoChem is looking for a talented and experienced Downstream Processing Engineer to join a rapidly expanding Process Development & Scale-up (PD&S) group. This role is a career-defining opportunity to gain diverse experiences in developing and scaling commercially relevant bioprocess to develop innovative bio-based materials. In this role, you will have an opportunity to develop and optimize purification processes with other internal R&D groups as well as the company's external partners to accelerate the scale-up of purification processes from the benchtop to the pilot and manufacturing scale.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and optimize commercially scalable and cost-effective processes for the recovery and purification of microbial fermentation-based products.
    • Lead efforts at various scales, ranging from bench to manufacturing in developing and optimizing DSP process.
    • Collaborate with CMO partners on DSP scale-up endeavors and oversee tech transfer process.
    • Design and execute experiments at lab scale for both proof-of-concept and benchmarking studies to meet project milestones aimed at achieving product purity and performance at industrial specifications.
    • Analyze, document, and interpret data clearly and communicate results to other members of the team and propose next steps.
    • Research and summarize relevant scientific literature to develop and optimize the recovery process. Work with other engineers to troubleshoot and improve processes through novel and creative scientific approaches.
    • Support the maintenance of the company's product recovery & purification technologies via hands-on equipment troubleshooting & upgrade equipments as necessary.
    • Partner with vendors to identify new technologies and capabilities and proof-of-concept studies to advance the company's process capabilities.
    • Contribute to the development of ZymoChem's IP strategy & portfolio toward expanding the company's competitive position.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in (Bio)chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
    • Experience partnering with CMO for technology transfer , scale-up and overseeing the tech transfer process is must
    • +5 years of industrial/startup experience in DSP process development.
    • Hands-on experience with various unit operations (centrifugation, tangential flow filtration, evaporation, drying etc.)
    • Excellent experimental design, execution, and recordkeeping skills.
    • Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to balance multiple deliverables and responsibilities.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Ability to incorporate safety concepts into processes and equipment design.
    • Flexibility to travel to partner and plant sites.
    • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, and to move around the lab facility between multiple locations.

    Culture and Benefits

    ZymoChem offers full-time employees a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company culture that's collaborative, multidisciplinary, and committed to a big vision for positively impacting the world. We seek candidates who are motivated by our mission and are equally passionate toward pushing the boundaries to build a sustainable future. Located in the vibrant East Bay area of San Francisco, our headquarters are housed at Gate 510, a state-of-the-facility with many in-house and nearby amenities.

    Full-time opportunities at ZymoChem come with:

    • Competitive salary range from $90,000 to $130,000 depending on experience.
    • Comprehensive benefits package includes company stock options, 401(k) retirement plan (includes a corporate match), medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage, and life and long-term disability insurance.
    • Additional benefits include FSA, commuter, and supplemental life insurance.
    • Flexible time off policy with 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year and 10 paid company holidays per year.
    • Relocation assistance may be agreed upon as well.

    If this opportunity sounds exciting and aligns with your career aspirations, we want to hear from you Please send your resume/CV and a cover letter through our website job posting.

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