31 May
Process Engineer (Chemical Engineer background)
Massachusetts, Boston , 02108 Boston USA

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Fast-growing Berkeley Start-Up seeking Process Engineer with a Chemical Engineer background to join the world of food-processing Must sit on-site in Berkeley, CA - will pay for RelocationThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Julia TomsAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:We are a fast-growing Berkeley startup developing plant-based and cultivated meat. We create delicious meat made without animal slaughter - healthier for humans, animals, and the planet.Must sit on-site in Berkeley, CA - will pay for RelocationAlso hiring for:2x BioProcessing Engineer II/III One will focus on Production and must have scale up/ bioreactor experience. Ideally looking to see the more experienced candidates here. 5+yr experience.One will focus on R&D, cell culture experience is key.They will both have two direct reports.Location: Bay Farm Alameda, some WFH flexibility1x R&D Food Scientist - Product FormulationFood science background, and hands on formulation experience is a must. Ideally alternative meat/ protein experience. This reports into the Product Formulation lead on the food side of the company. Two other team members are quite junior so they would support day to day mentorship.Location Berkeley and Alameda1x Fermentation ScientistThis would lead our new Food Grade Organism division. They would eventually be responsible for building out a team, however, a solo function to begin with.Flexibility to work between Alameda and Berkeley.

Why join us?Competitive Salary Benefits Include
  • Flexible insurance offerings with generous company stipend
  • Equity stock options
  • 401k with match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Sponsored lunches
  • Commuter benefits

Job DetailsJob DetailsCome change the World with us! We are looking for an experienced, solution-orientated Process Engineer II/III to join our growing Production team. If you thrive doing methodical process development on mammalian platform systems in a fast paced, fast evolving, and a team player, we would love to talk to you! Duties Include
  • DoE based process development/optimization to facilitate robust cell expansion on lab scale bioreactor operations and cell culture experiments, including testing novel platforms and procedures.
  • Experimental design, acquire and analysis of experimental data. recording all experimental designs, data, observations, and results in an electronic laboratory notebook or hardcopy notebook
  • This role will be expected to present experimental summaries, conclusions, and next stage experiments to team members and the larger group in an organized, and logical manner, both verbally and visually.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and operation of fed-batch, batch and perfusion processes
  • Establish procedures for: media batching, inoculation, culture, and harvest of bioreactors
  • Contribute to delivering a process amenable to GMP operations
  • Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Production Records (BPRs), and other quality/R&D documentation as needed
  • Managing installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of process development and automation equipment.
  • Operation and maintenance of process monitoring/analysis equipment like biochemical analyzers
  • Maintain process specific inventory of parts and consumables
  • Contribute to applying established platform approaches and problem-solving skills to rapidly tackle scale up challenges and build robust processes with efficient experimentation.
  • Contribute to driving innovation and utilize out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to technology development
  • Expand and develop skills in cell culture in multiple forms, further contributing to the integrated group
Experience Required
  • 5+ years combined academic and industrial experience in cell culture and process development
  • Hands-on participation in the development or operation of procedures and platforms such as:
  • Perfusion culture -perfusion bioreactors, microfluidics
  • Fed batch processes, Fermentation processes, plant-cell based systems
  • Benchtop bioprocess culture,
  • Solid understanding and mastery of aseptic technique for benchtop experimentation and large volume liquid transfer
  • Working knowledge of basic laboratory safety, good laboratory practices, and waste handling. Familiarity with CGMP manufacturing a plus.
  • Good critical thinker, self-motivated, innovative, solution orientated team player
  • Detail-oriented and well-organized.
  • Must be comfortable working independently and on a team. Be willing to mentor junior or less experienced staff; willing to take direction and correction.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends on a rotating basis.
Qualifications
  • BS MA or PhD in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering or related life sciences field.
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