Bioprocess Engineer — Scale-Up Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Laboratory facilities

Impact projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Bioprocess Engineer to design, optimize, and scale bioprocesses for novel bio-based products. You will work with fermentation, cell culture, and purification processes in a collaborative R&D environment.

The role is hybrid, offering both remote flexibility and hands-on collaboration in a modern lab. Candidates should have 3+ years in bioprocess development and a Master’s or PhD in related fields. Join a growing biotech hub.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of bioprocess development and scale-up experience.
• Strong knowledge of fermentation, cell culture, and purification techniques.
• Experience with regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize bioprocesses for fermentation, cell culture, and purification.
• Scale-up from laboratory to pilot and production levels with robust processes.
• Monitor process parameters and implement improvements to boost yield and quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

Bioprocess optimization

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's or PhD in Biochemical Engineering or related

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Bioprocess Engineer to design, optimize, and scale bioprocesses for novel bio-based products. You will work with fermentation, cell culture, and purification processes in a collaborative R&D environment.

The role is hybrid, offering both remote flexibility and hands-on collaboration in a modern lab. Candidates should have 3+ years in bioprocess development and a Master’s or PhD in related fields. Join a growing biotech hub.