Downstream Process Engineer I – Emeryville (Temp)

Amyris, Inc.; Emeryville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust healthcare

Mental wellness benefits

Family leave

Discounted fitness memberships

Education reimbursement

Flexible paid time off

17 paid holidays

10 paid sick days

3 volunteer days

Bereavement

Job summary

Amyris, Inc. in Emeryville, CA is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer I for a temporary assignment to support the Downstream Process Development (DSPD) team. You will help develop and improve downstream separations and purification processes, execute bench-scale studies, analyze performance, and support pilot-scale troubleshooting and process transfer activities.

Safety is the top priority. The role requires onsite work in Emeryville for the duration of the temporary assignment and a BS in

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain records and analyze data.
• Proficiency with Excel and willingness to learn data-analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of process performance and economics to enable commercialization.
• Ensure safety and compliance with PPE, waste handling and process safety requirements.
• Collect and analyze experimental data; troubleshoot and design bench-scale studies for downstream unit operations.
• Support pilot-scale operations and process transfer activities under guidance.
• Assist in improving lab workflows and tooling; communicate results and recommendations to the team.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Data analysis

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Amyris, Inc. in Emeryville, CA is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer I for a temporary assignment to support the Downstream Process Development (DSPD) team. You will help develop and improve downstream separations and purification processes, execute bench-scale studies, analyze performance, and support pilot-scale troubleshooting and process transfer activities.

Safety is the top priority. The role requires onsite work in Emeryville for the duration of the temporary assignment and a BS in