Senior Process Engineer – Biotech Fermentation Pilot

BioMADE; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

BioMADE in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Process Engineer to join its pilot plant operations team. The role focuses on translating client fermentation and downstream requirements into production procedures, batch records, and guidance to enable safe and effective campaigns.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, responsibilities include technology transfer, process implementation, bench-scale trials, and ongoing process optimization with emphasis on safety and zero-harm culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 5 years experience as process engineer in fermentation or bioprocess development or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in technology transfer, process development, or production support (commercial or CDMO scale).
• Sound knowledge of Fermentation fundamentals and downstream separation technologies.
• Experience in Data analysis systems, process monitoring, and process troubleshooting acumen.
• Strong safety mindset with demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to operations, laboratory, maintenance personnel, and customers/clients. Ability to translate complex processes into operational procedures and guidelines.
• Comfortability to lead client interactions and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Translate client technology transfer packages into executable production processes.
• Understand, communicate, and convert client process expectations into batch records, batch recipes, operating procedures, process control parameters, process flow summaries, and operational guidance including operator training documents.
• Ensure process documentation and training positions the Operations team to execute production campaigns safely and effectively.
• At conclusion of client campaigns, prepare process summary reports and data packages for client representatives including fermentation performance and downstream yields.
• Process deviations should be summarized for the client.
• For bench-scale trials, plan and assess laboratory trials using bench-scale fermentation and downstream equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting support for fermentation and downstream equipment; lead action plans with Operations and Maintenance.
• Promote a zero-harm safety culture and engage the team in proactive safety discussions.

Skills

Fermentation fundamentals

Downstream processing

Data analysis

Process troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Technical communication

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Biochemical/Bioprocess Engineering or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

FactoryTalk Automation

Ignition

Job description

BioMADE in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Process Engineer to join its pilot plant operations team. The role focuses on translating client fermentation and downstream requirements into production procedures, batch records, and guidance to enable safe and effective campaigns.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, responsibilities include technology transfer, process implementation, bench-scale trials, and ongoing process optimization with emphasis on safety and zero-harm culture.