Senior Bioprocess Engineer - Hybrid Yeast Manufacturing

IFF

Beloit (WI)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.