Senior Bioprocess Engineer – Remote, Scale-Up Leader

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance;

Retirement plan with employer matching

Budget for professional development (e

Paid time off for vacation, sick leave

Remote tech support and equipment

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer with expertise in fermentation and bioprocessing for our remote team. You will design, optimize, and scale bioprocesses for high-value chemicals and materials, leveraging bioreactor design, downstream processing, and process simulations.

This remote-first role requires 8+ years in fermentation, lab-to-commercial scale-up, and strong collaboration with microbiologists and engineers.

Qualifications

• Requires master's or PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in fermentation and bioprocess engineering.
• Proven track record scaling up bioprocesses from lab to commercial scale.
• Deep understanding of microbial physiology, metabolic engineering, and enzyme kinetics.
• Experience with downstream processing techniques (filtration, chromatography, extraction).
• Proficiency in process simulation software and bioreactor modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results remotely.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize fermentation and bioprocesses for industrial applications.
• Perform bioreactor design calculations, mass and energy balances, and process simulations.
• Oversee scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in fermentation and downstream purification processes.
• Collaborate with microbiologists, biochemists, and other engineers to advance bioprocess technology.
• Ensure processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality guidelines (GMP where applicable).
• Develop and refine SOPs for bioprocess operations.
• Contribute to safer and more sustainable biomanufacturing practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge base.

Skills

Fermentation

Bioprocess engineering

Bioreactor design

Process simulation

Downstream processing

Remote collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's/PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Eng

Tools

Process simulation software

Bioreactor modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer with expertise in fermentation and bioprocessing for our remote team. You will design, optimize, and scale bioprocesses for high-value chemicals and materials, leveraging bioreactor design, downstream processing, and process simulations.

This remote-first role requires 8+ years in fermentation, lab-to-commercial scale-up, and strong collaboration with microbiologists and engineers.