Veramaris Process Engineer: Downstream Optimization Lead
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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
Education
Job description
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,
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