Veramaris Process Engineer (Blair, NE)

3M HEALTHCARE; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation seeks a Veramaris Process Engineer in Blair, NE to develop, analyze, and implement plant and process improvements for Veramaris technology, focusing on downstream processing, process monitoring, and root-cause analysis. You will lead small capital projects and collaborate across production and technical teams to optimize efficiency and sustainability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or related field and at least four years in industrial biotechnology,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial biotechnology or related field.
• Experience with large-scale manufacturing of bioproducts in a biorefinery campus; raw materials handling, sterile fermentation, downstream processing, product storage/unloading, utilities, waste management.
• Batch bioprocess scale-up from lab to commercial scale.
• Experience introducing new product specs and managing change with cross-functional teams.
• Experience introducing new raw materials/suppliers; feasibility studies and change management.
• Energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction projects; familiarity with ISO 50001.
• Project lead for cross-functional capital projects.
• Experience using data historians and trending software.
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies (RCA, OEE) applied to continuous improvement.
• Compliance with ESHQ, OSHA, FAMI-QS, and ISO regulations; strong best-practices mindset.
• Excellent communication across levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas and run small projects, transferring successful improvements to production.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and document lab, pilot, production tests.
• Consider ESHQ aspects at early stages of improvements and ensure guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for technical, economical, or ESHQ improvements.
• Initiate studies or projects to investigate improvements or solve problems.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams for troubleshooting and concept development.
• Support introduction of new or improved technologies and share best practices.

Skills

Industrial biotechnology

Bioprocess scale-up

Lean Six Sigma (RCA, OEE)

Energy efficiency

ISO standards compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data historians & trending tools

Root Cause Analysis

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Evonik Corporation is seeking a Veramaris Process Engineer (Blair, NE) to develop, analyze, and implement plant and process improvements for the Veramaris technology with a focus on downstream process. This role adds value through process monitoring, root‑cause analysis, statistical process control, data historian tools, and mass balance.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas, perform small projects, and transfer to production with focus on efficiency optimization, debottlenecking, improvements, and cost efficiency.
• Initiate, plan, implement, evaluate, and document lab, pilot, production, and external tests.
• Consider ESHQ aspects at early stage of any improvement activities and ensure guidelines are followed.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for technical, economical, or ESHQ improvements.
• Initiate studies, task forces, or projects to investigate possible improvements or solve problems.
• Maintain close cooperation with the production‑and technical plant team for troubleshooting and feasible concept development.
• Support introduction of new or improved technologies, information flow between production sites, and best practice sharing.
• Serve as project responsible to ensure that small capital projects are conducted adequately.
• Search for local technology providers, evaluate their portfolios, and assess financial and technical concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial biotechnology.
• Experience with large‑scale manufacturing of bioproducts within a biorefinery campus setup, including raw material handling, sterile fermentation, downstream processing, product storage and unloading, utilities, and waste management.
• Experience with batch bioprocess scale‑up from lab to commercial scale.
• Experience introducing new product specifications and/or products in collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including feasibility studies and management of change.
• Experience introducing new raw materials and/or suppliers to an existing process, including feasibility studies and management of change.
• Experience executing energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction projects, familiarity with energy management systems such as ISO 50001.
• Project responsible for capital cross‑functional collaboration projects.
• Experience utilizing data historians and trending software.
• Experience driving continuous improvement using structured tools based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Compliance with ESHQ, OSHA, FAMI‑QS, and ISO regulations while fostering best practices.
• Strong communication skills at different levels within an organization.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.