Downstream Processing Engineer

2 weeks ago


San Leandro, California, United States ZymoChem Full time
About ZymoChem

ZymoChem is a pioneering company that's revolutionizing the chemicals industry with its breakthrough science for a fossil-free future.

We're accelerating the transition to a real-zero economy by developing innovative bio-based materials for everyday products.

Our platform is powered by proprietary carbon-conserving microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials while minimizing CO2 loss during production.

Our Mission

To catalyze a real-zero economy with drop-in, bio-based solutions that transform the way we live and work.

Our Vision

We envision a world where the goods we depend on every day are bio-manufactured from 100% renewable materials, designed for a sustainable economy without compromise.

Job Summary

ZymoChem is seeking a talented and experienced Downstream Processing Engineer to join our rapidly expanding Process Development & Scale-up (PD&S) group.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and optimize commercially scalable and cost-effective processes for the recovery and purification of microbial fermentation-based products.

Responsibilities
  1. Develop and optimize DSP processes for the recovery and purification of microbial fermentation-based products.
  2. Lead efforts at various scales, from bench to manufacturing, in developing and optimizing DSP processes.
  3. Design and execute experiments at lab scale for proof-of-concept and benchmarking studies to meet project milestones.
  4. Analyze, document, and interpret data clearly, and communicate results to the team and propose next steps.
  5. Research and summarize relevant scientific literature to develop and optimize the recovery process.
  6. Partner with vendors to identify new technologies and capabilities and proof-of-concept studies to advance the company's process capabilities.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in (Bio)chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
  • 2-5 years of industrial/startup experience in DSP process development.
  • Hands-on experience with various unit operations (centrifugation, tangential flow filtration, distillation, crystallization, ion exchange, and drying).
  • Previous experience in small molecule recovery is highly preferred.
  • 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 ~20%.
What We Offer

ZymoChem offers a competitive base salary, 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 about pushing the boundaries to build a sustainable future.



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