Downstream Bioprocess Engineer I

WorkLlama, Inc.; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkLlama, Inc. seeks an Engineer I to support laboratory and bioprocessing activities focused on downstream purification of large, complex molecules.

This role suits a scientist with a solid lab foundation, knowledge of bioprocess purification, scaling concepts, and wet chemistry techniques. You will contribute to lab-scale process characterization, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and technical documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining rigorous lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment.
• Understanding of downstream bioprocess purification processes.
• Technical understanding of bioprocess scaling principles.
• Demonstrated wet chemistry laboratory skills and data recording.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support downstream bioprocess purification activities for large, complex molecules in a lab setting.
• Perform wet chemistry techniques including pipetting, buffer prep, filtration, dilution, and stoichiometry.
• Apply purification and scaling principles to lab activities and process development.
• Conduct lab-scale process characterization studies and support experiments.
• Operate analytical instrumentation such as plate readers, HPLC/UPLC, UV/Vis, and densitometers.
• Troubleshoot experimental and equipment issues and propose solutions.
• Support method development and transfer activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate lab records and manage data/documents.
• Interpret and present scientific data to support project decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams while upholding safety and quality.

Skills

Bioprocess purification

Wet chemistry techniques

Data interpretation

Technical documentation

Laboratory safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Plate readers

Densitometers

cIEF

UV/Vis spectrophotometers

Thermocyclers

Job description

WorkLlama, Inc. seeks an Engineer I to support laboratory and bioprocessing activities focused on downstream purification of large, complex molecules.

This role suits a scientist with a solid lab foundation, knowledge of bioprocess purification, scaling concepts, and wet chemistry techniques. You will contribute to lab-scale process characterization, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and technical documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining rigorous lab