Process Engineer II (Downstream Process Development)

The EVERY Company; Daly City (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k matching

Stock options

Weekly catered lunches

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Free parking near Daly City BART

Job summary

The EVERY Company is seeking a Downstream Process Engineer II to join our downstream process development team. You will use experimentation to optimize Every’s production process and validate results at pilot and commercial biomanufacturing sites.

Ideal candidates have lab and tech transfer experience and are prepared to travel up to 25% to CMOs. The role supports scale-up of purification processes and offers comprehensive benefits near Daly City.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related discipline
• 3 years of industry experience
• Experience with traditional processing unit operations including TFF, depth filtration, continuous centrifugation, chromatography and spray drying
• Experience executing tech transfers to pilot/CMO facilities
• Experience leading technical conversations with third parties such as equipment vendors

Responsibilities

• Optimize the downstream process from lab to external pilot plant and scale-up for commercial manufacturing
• Operate unit operations at the HQ including TFF, depth filtration, chromatography, spray drying
• Develop and review tech transfer documentation for scale-up trials; travel to external pilot plants
• Coordinate with pilot plant vendors for internal and external trials
• Collaborate with Every scientists and engineers to scale bench ideas to pilot scale
• Analyze results and report data; communicate findings clearly
• Adhere to department and safety guidelines; perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Process development

Tech transfer

Education

BS in Chemical/Biological Engineering

Tools

TFF

Depth filtration

Chromatography

Spray drying

Continuous centrifugation

Job description

The Downstream Process Engineer II will be an integral member of our downstream process development team. You will use experimentation to optimize Every’s production process and then see the results of your changes in action at pilot and commercial-scale biomanufacturing sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory and tech transfer experience, who wants to make an impact at scale.

What you'll Accomplish

• Optimize the Every downstream process via an iterative cycle. Improvements are developed in the laboratory, scaled up to an external pilot plant, and learnings are taken back to the lab for further troubleshooting and improvement.
• Perform various unit operations at the Every HQ such as TFF, depth filtration, chromatography, spray drying and other purification/separation processes.
• Develop and review tech transfer documentation to ensure successful scale up trials. Travel to external pilot plants to review the scale up of novel processes.
• Coordinate with third parties such as pilot scale equipment vendors to arrange internal and external trials.
• Partner with Every scientists and engineers to bring their bench ideas to pilot scale.
• Analyze results and report data to enable appropriate interpretation and follow up experiments.
• Proactively communicate information through appropriate verbal and written means and actively participate in meetings.
• Understand and follow department and corporate guidelines, compliance and safety rules and procedures related to duties.
• Perform other reasonably related duties not expressly written in this job description as may be assigned from time to time

What you Bring

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline, with 3 years of industry experience
• Practical experience with and theoretical knowledge of traditional processing unit operations including TFF, depth filtration, continuous centrifugation, chromatography and spray drying.
• Experience with executing tech transfers to external parties such as pilot or CMO facilities.
• Experience leading technical conversations with third parties such as equipment or chemical vendors.
• Eagerness to learn from and collaborate with Every scientists and engineers
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%) to support and conduct process development activities at CMOs is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, across all levels of the organization.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Comprehensive benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options
• Tasty perks: Weekly catered lunches
• Customizable options: FSA, LSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance
• Work-life harmony: Flexible PTO and 10+ paid company holidays per year
• Onsite conveniences: Free parking and unlimited gym access
• Energizing refreshments: Unlimited sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea
• Open communication: Monthly all-hands meetings and direct access to CEO and leadership
• Ideal location: Close to Daly City BART

Pay Range: $96,467 - $110,261

At EVERY™ pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.