Fermentation Process Engineer Intern - Optimize Yield

Sumitomo Chemical: Group Companies of the Americas; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Sumitomo Biorational Company is seeking a Process Engineer Intern for its Osage, IA production site. You will learn and assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving fermentation, recovery, and formulation processes, with emphasis on yield optimization and safety.

You will collaborate with Research and Development Scientists and Production Engineers, write operating instructions, and help transfer successful lab methods to production while adhering to good laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Majoring in bioengineering, biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biology, or chemical engineering required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to work limited off-shift and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and environmental training programs.
• Track and trend yield and quality data for each production batch.
• Analyze production data to suggest lean manufacturing projects.
• Develop practical solutions to improve fermentation, recovery, and formulation processes.
• Maintain master batch records, SOPs, and training manuals.
• Assist troubleshoot, root cause analysis, CAPA.

Skills

Bioengineering

Biotechnology

Biochemical engineering

Biology

Chemical engineering

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Flexible hours

Education

Bioengineering/biotechnology/related field degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Lab data management

Job description

Sumitomo Biorational Company is seeking a Process Engineer Intern for its Osage, IA production site. You will learn and assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving fermentation, recovery, and formulation processes, with emphasis on yield optimization and safety.

You will collaborate with Research and Development Scientists and Production Engineers, write operating instructions, and help transfer successful lab methods to production while adhering to good laboratory practices.