Lead Fermentation & Downstream Development Engineer

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is looking for a Lead Bioprocess Development Engineer in San Carlos, CA. The role involves leading the development of fermentation and recovery processes for engineered microbial products while managing a small team. Candidates should have a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a relevant field and 5-8 years of industrial experience in bioprocess development, particularly with live bacterial products. The expected salary range is $120,000-$155,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.
• Deep technical mastery of stirred-tank bioreactor operations.
• 5-8 years of industrial experience in bioprocess development.

Responsibilities

• Lead fermentation processes for engineered microbial products.
• Develop scalable downstream processes including cell recovery and stabilization.
• Manage relationships for technology transfer with CRO and CMOs.

Skills

Stirred-tank bioreactor operations

Microbial physiology

Biochemical engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Microbiology

Tools

Statistical analysis software (JMP, Python, R)

Job description

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is looking for a Lead Bioprocess Development Engineer in San Carlos, CA. The role involves leading the development of fermentation and recovery processes for engineered microbial products while managing a small team. Candidates should have a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a relevant field and 5-8 years of industrial experience in bioprocess development, particularly with live bacterial products. The expected salary range is $120,000-$155,000 depending on experience.