Microbial Fermentation Engineer - Process Innovation

AMVAC U.S.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision care

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

AMVAC U.S. is seeking a Fermentation Engineer to lead process development for microbial fermentation at their Clackamas plant. This role focuses on troubleshooting commercial manufacturing issues and validating scale-up processes for high-quality products.

Key responsibilities include operating fermentation vessels, analyzing fermentation data, updating SOPs with the Quality Management team, and training production staff. Candidates should hold a BS/BA in biochemical engineering or a related discipline and have experience in microbiology and process development.

Exceptional benefits and a commitment to diversity make AMVAC U.S. a great employer.

Qualifications

• 1+ year industry experience in related disciplines is required.
• Experience with fermentation of microbes (yeast, bacteria, fungi) at commercial scale is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining fermentation vessels of various scales.
• Measuring and blending ingredients for fermentation.
• Analyzing data and maintaining records of fermentation parameters.
• Collaborating with the Quality Management team to update SOPs.
• Ensuring safety by identifying and eliminating hazards.
• Providing technical support for technology transfer activities.
• Training production personnel on equipment operation.

Skills

Microbiology

Process development

Biochemical engineering

Fermentation science

Data analysis

Math calculations

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

BS / BA in biochemical engineering, fermentation science or related

Tools

Complex fermentation equipment

Job description

AMVAC U.S. is seeking a Fermentation Engineer to lead process development for microbial fermentation at their Clackamas plant. This role focuses on troubleshooting commercial manufacturing issues and validating scale-up processes for high-quality products.

Key responsibilities include operating fermentation vessels, analyzing fermentation data, updating SOPs with the Quality Management team, and training production staff. Candidates should hold a BS/BA in biochemical engineering or a related discipline and have experience in microbiology and process development.

Exceptional benefits and a commitment to diversity make AMVAC U.S. a great employer.