Bioprocess Engineer – Sustainable Bio-based Chemicals

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth

Training programs

Industry conferences access

Innovation-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Chemical Engineer to develop and optimize bio-based chemical processes within industrial biotechnology. You will work on bioreactor design, fermentation, and downstream processing, applying biochemical engineering principles to create eco-friendly manufacturing solutions.

With 2–4 years of experience, you will model processes, perform techno-economic assessments, and scale from lab to pilot, collaborating across disciplines to drive safety and

Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Master's in biotechnology/ biochemical engineering is advantageous.
• 2–4 years in chemical process development with biotech focus.
• Hands-on experience with bioreactors, fermentation and downstream processing.
• Familiarity with process simulation software for bioprocesses.
• Strong biochemical engineering principles and enzyme kinetics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Awareness of safety and environmental regulations in biotech.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize bioreactor processes for bio-based chemicals.
• Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic assessments.
• Scale-up processes from lab to pilot and potentially commercial scale.
• Perform process modeling and simulations for bioprocesses.
• Troubleshoot operational issues in fermentation and purification.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with microbiologists, biochemists, and engineers on R&D.
• Analyze process data and implement efficiency improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and research findings.
• Stay updated on advancements in industrial biotechnology.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Safety and environmental awareness

Education

B.Eng./B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Master's in biotechnology/ biochemical engineering (advantage)

Tools

Process simulation software

Bioreactors & fermentation

Downstream processing

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Chemical Engineer to develop and optimize bio-based chemical processes within industrial biotechnology. You will work on bioreactor design, fermentation, and downstream processing, applying biochemical engineering principles to create eco-friendly manufacturing solutions.

With 2–4 years of experience, you will model processes, perform techno-economic assessments, and scale from lab to pilot, collaborating across disciplines to drive safety and