Fermentation Process Engineer Intern – Yield & Optimization

Sumitomo Biorational Company; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

Sumitomo Biorational Company is seeking a Process Engineer Intern for its Osage, IA site. You will learn fermentation, recovery and formulation processes while collaborating with R&D and Production Engineering to optimize methods and transfer successful lab work to production.

Emphasis on safety, yield improvements and environmental impact. The role requires coursework in bioengineering or related fields, strong communication, independence, team collaboration and flexibility to support shifts as

Qualifications

• Majoring in bioengineering, biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biology, chemical engineering or related fields is required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary, diverse team.
• Excellent computer skills are desired.
• Must have flexibility to work some limited off-shift and weekend hours to support all production shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and comply with safety and environmental training policies.
• Track and trend yield and quality data for each batch to identify variation and drive improvements.
• Chart, track and analyze production data to support lean manufacturing projects.
• Identify and implement practical solutions to improve fermentation, recovery and formulation processes.
• Write and maintain production master batch records and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Flexibility with shifts

Education

Bioengineering / Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering / Biology / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Sumitomo Biorational Company is seeking a Process Engineer Intern for its Osage, IA site. You will learn fermentation, recovery and formulation processes while collaborating with R&D and Production Engineering to optimize methods and transfer successful lab work to production.

Emphasis on safety, yield improvements and environmental impact. The role requires coursework in bioengineering or related fields, strong communication, independence, team collaboration and flexibility to support shifts as