Senior Bioprocess Engineer - Hybrid Yeast Manufacturing

IFF; Beloit (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

IFF is seeking a seasoned professional to optimize and innovate yeast manufacturing processes within a global biotech framework. The role entails collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams to drive process improvements, technology transfers, and cost-effective production strategies.

The position emphasizes fermentation, downstream processing, and front-end loading for capital projects, with a hybrid work model in Cedar Rapids.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in industrial/biochemical yeast processing.
• Experience supporting manufacturing optimization and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting, problem-solving, and proactive technical support for H&B manufacturing processes.
• Benchmark and optimize internal and external manufacturing operations.
• Assess internal yeast manufacturing performance and compliance, including quality and product cost analysis.
• Support new product launches and technology transfers with global R&D teams focused on yeast manufacturing.
• Monitor and communicate process performance, operational efficiency, and product cost metrics.
• Develop technoeconomic evaluations for manufacturing improvements and CAPEX projects.
• Contribute to global Manufacturing Technology initiatives and strategies.
• Evaluate manufacturing assets to support current and future needs.
• Support process commercialization and front-end loading for capital expansion projects.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Industrial biotech process tech

Fermentation

Downstream processing

Project management

Cross-location collaboration

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

IFF is seeking a seasoned professional to optimize and innovate yeast manufacturing processes within a global biotech framework. The role entails collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams to drive process improvements, technology transfers, and cost-effective production strategies.

The position emphasizes fermentation, downstream processing, and front-end loading for capital projects, with a hybrid work model in Cedar Rapids.