Senior Bioprocess Engineer

Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced Bioprocess Engineer to join our Process Engineering team as we drive innovation and design for clients looking to manufacture more sustainable and functional products in the Agrifood and Bioindustrial sectors. This key role will lead and contribute to the design, commissioning, and operational support of new and existing processes for clients. This role is intended to be remote from anywhere within the US.

The ideal candidate will have >10 years of experience in the design, operation, and/or construction of industrial fermentation processes.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support and lead the engineering design of processes for client projects involving fermentation and downstream recovery operations (including centrifugation, membrane filtration, and chromatography)
• Develop preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass and heat balances, etc.
• Critically review engineering designs, test plans, and assess risks
• Ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with the agreed scope and timelines and make relevant recommendations to the client
• Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary design teams
• Chair project team meetings and provide technical direction
• Manage timely completion of tasks per plan without direct supervision
• Provide discipline specific input for bid packages and tenders
• Suggest, contribute, and champion initiatives to improve the Engineering Department’s operations and procedures
• Perform data analysis, prepare technical reports, SOPs, and internal and external presentations
• Pursue opportunities for business development and future growth of the organization

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields
• 10+ years of progressive experience in process design for plants in biotechnology, food & beverage, or other bioindustries. Design should include tech transfer, front-end loading (FEL), front-end engineering design (FEED), and/or Detailed Engineering.
• Experience in the design of fermentation processes (anaerobic and aerobic, batch and continuous systems) including upstream media preparation (batch tanks, UHT/HTST) and CIP/SIP systems
• Experience in the design of downstream processes including membrane filtration and centrifugation
• Flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed
• Familiarity with industry practices for hygienic design of piping systems and equipment (for example: ASME BPE, 3-A, and EHEDG) including CIP and SIP design
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Desired Qualifications

• Process modeling experience (i.e. SuperPro, SchedulePro, ASPEN Plus)
• Previous experience in the start-up and commissioning of industrial plants
• Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge

Come join a company that is currently expanding across multiple geographic areas in North America – both Canada and the US. Laporte offers a competitive salary, compensatory PTO for hours worked above forty per week, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth and work-life balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Travel required: 10-20%

Salary range: $115,000-$150,000

Compensatory PTO for hours worked above forty per week

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.